1. The Job Search / Interview Process
February 19, 2019
Quinlan & Fabish Music
Paul Windsor, Presenter
Borrowing from previous presenters!

2. Three Step Process Finding Job Vacancies The Application Process
The Interview Process

3. Job Vacancy Information
Regional Office of Education Web Site ROE
IL Association fo School Administrators IASA
School Districts’ Web Sites CCSD66
Networking (Now and Future Positions)
Quinlan and Fabish!
College or University Career Placement Office – Yours and Other’s!
College or University Vacancy Subscription/Job Fairs

4. Application Process How Do I Apply?
Mail/Send All Required Information
Front Line (Prev. Applitrack) Frontline
Cover Letter
Resume
Transcripts
Teacher Certificate
References

5. Cover Letter Paragraph One Paragraph Two Paragraph Three
Position Applying For – 1st Sentence!
How Did You Find Out About Position
Paragraph Two
Briefly Introduce Yourself and Experiences
Something to make people pay attention!
Paragraph Three
Ask For An Interview – Look forward to meeting etc.

6. Cover Letter Other Things To Consider
Always Address Letter To Individual
Use Proper Letter Format-Word Format
Check Spelling
Check Grammar

7. Resume General Information Objective Education Name
Address (Including Address)
Phone Numbers Use Cell phone!
Objective
One Line Brief Statement- State the position!
Education
Keep In Sequence

8. Resume Certificates Held Professional Work Experience
List Most Applicable First
Professional Work Experience
List In Sequence
Most Recent First
No Gaps
Student Teaching, Lessons, Camp, Volunteer Work, Jobbing, etc…..

9. Resume Accomplishments Other Work Experience Professional Memberships
College Career
Student Teaching
Other Work Experience
Shows You Have Been Employed
Professional Memberships
Illinois Music Educators Association, etc...

10. Resume References Other
Can List in Frontline – Cell Phone/Best Contact
(Check before sharing personal contact info)
Available Upon Request
Other
Change To Fit Job You Are Applying For
Professional Looking

11. Application/Transcripts
Obtain From School District-Web Site (Frontline Applitrack)
Type Info in a Google Doc, Word etc.
Complete All Sections
Upload Resume, Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation, Certificate, etc.
Transcripts
Send Original With Other Material Preferred
Get From University/College Registrar

12. Teaching Certificate Usually done through Frontline
Mail Copy With Information
Mail Both Sides If Applicable
If not yet available include what your certification will be!

13. Interview Process Before Interview **Meet on Their Terms/Times
Dress Professionally
Research School District - Look For an Edge Illinois Report Card
Browse School Web Site
Who Are you meeting with?
Secretaries – Great resource – Names!
Other staff, Administrators, etc.

14. The Interview Format Individual Group Committee Band Parents
Feeder District Band Director
Administrators
Another District Band Director
Other District staff, non-music staff etc.

15. The Interview What The Interviewer Will Tell You
Will Introduce Committee
Will/May Describe Selection Process
Will/May Describe Job/Program
May or May Not Talk About Salary and Benefits (Usually not)

16. The Interview (This is Important!)
Remember to Include this statement at the end of every question you are asked (although you will rarely hear it out loud)
…..that makes you a great candidate, if not THE candidate for this position in our school or district!
If you leave here today with nothing but this information, you have just greatly increased you possibility of moving forward in the interview process!

17. The Interview What The Interviewer May Ask You Tell Me About Yourself
Why Do You Want To Work In District…..?
What Are Your Strengths?
What Are Your Weaknesses? Think about this one!
Where Do You Want To Be In 5 Years?
Describe Yourself In One Word

18. The Interview What The Interviewer May Ask You
Questions Related To Specific Job
What Is Your Teaching Style?
Problems Solving Questions
How Will Your Supervisor Describe You?

19. The Interview You May Ask Questions
Don’t Focus On You “What’s In It For Me.”
Focus Questions on Educational Program
Compliment Interviewer or Interview Team
Reiterate Your Interest In The Position

20. Other Tips Write Thank You Letter After The Interview
Don’t Get Discouraged
Don’t Burn Any Bridges
Google Search Yourself
Clean Up Facebook/Social Media!

21. If they are really interested in you….
They may ask you to come back and interact with students
Teach a lesson
Run a rehearsal
Teach a general music class
Play your instrument/perform
Piano skills

22. Questions?