Entering or re-entering the job market can raise some unexpected challenges, and sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming, but we’re here to help! Not only will we dig-deep to source the right opportunities for you; we’re also on hand to make sure you’re organised and prepared with the
essentials:
First impressions count
A good, clear, concise, and professionally presented curriculum vitae (CV), is your first step to getting your foot in the door. When writing your CV, think beyond your job titles and responsibilities, and focus on your key achievements. We’ll work with you, to present your CV in the right format, to capture attention, and guarantee you’ll put your best foot forward.
Social Media savvy
Your digital footprint is a representation of you, your values, what your stand for and your credibility. A Facebook photo of you draped across a bar, showing how much of a good time you were having, could be the reason your job application fails. It is now becoming standard practice for employers to check out your online presence when it comes to assessing your suitability for jobs.
You need to prepare not only yourself but also your online profile. Update your LinkedIn profile and review the privacy settings on your Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Pinterest accounts. We’re all entitled to a life outside work just be savvy about what you are sharing.
Understand the role
Prior to attending an interview, it’s essential to do your homework and be prepared. Make sure you’re familiar with the school, the people you are meeting and the role that you are being interviewed for. Reflect on whether it aligns with your values and whether it is a place you want to teach.
We’ll assist you in any way we can in helping you determine if it is the right fit for you. Your first step might be to visit the school website and learn as much as you can about the staff and school community.
Also, think about what you will bring to the position. What is it about you that makes you better equipped to deal with the challenges the role will bring? Identify some of your key skills and characteristics that are relevant to the position. Consider how you can work them into your answers and back them up with real life examples. Have a central theme for why you’re the best person for the role.
Behavioural questions
Your interview will be comprised of a variety of behavioural questions. Make sure you have thought through examples you can provide to all of the commonly asked questions and a few others you think might be asked. We recommend using the STARL approach to responding to these questions, which we will post about in the future.
Here at anzuk we want to support you as you prepare for a rewarding career in education. Get in touch today and find out how we can make your search for a new job exciting and stress-free.
