1. What are
the things I need to consider as I plan to leave the military?
There are a number of things, but the first is a systematic process
for thinking about your transition. The Strategic
Plan will give you an outline to guide your planning.
2. What if I’m not sure I want
to be a teacher?
Following the Strategic Plan will take you through some steps to help
you determine your options. The plan is applicable for many job searches,
but we do hope you may consider teaching in the nation’s public
schools. There is great need, and former military persons have an outstanding
track record as teachers. Exploring Teaching
on this Web site has other resources and information about teaching.
3. You mention Troops to Teachers (TTT)
several times on the Web site. Is this something I should check out?
Definitely! Many retired military people have used funding from the
Troops to Teachers program to help them pay for requirements needed
to meet certification requirements. In addition to paying for certification
costs, TTT offers additional funds for those who choose to teach in
certain locales of high need. TTT also offers a network of state liaison
officers who can be a tremendous help to you in sorting out requirements
in their respective states and linking you to positions. Check out www.proudtoserveagain.com.
4. Why should I go to the trouble to
prepare a resume? Don’t most places make you fill out an application?
Yes, you will probably have to complete a school district’s own
application to be hired or to be considered for a specific position.
However, having a resume in hand when you go to job fairs or for initial
interviews is invaluable. Don’t forget that this is your opportunity
to present yourself in your own words. Most applications will give you
limited opportunity to describe your experience in terms of skills and
range of responsibility. Even with an application in hand, most times
your resume will be attached to the application, if you’ve presented
one. Again, you get to control your resume, so don’t fail to take
advantage of this opportunity. It is also necessary for networking;
give it to contacts to circulate for you.
5. How many versions of my resume do
I need?
For teaching, you can have one basic resume, but you should always be
sure that your resume speaks to the particular position you are seeking.
Don’t indicate that you want to teach elementary school in your
resume and use it for an interview for a high school position. With
computerized word processing, there is no excuse for failing to tweak
your resume for specific situations. You should also avoid being too
specific in your resume about your desired position; you don’t
want to eliminate yourself from consideration because someone thinks
you wouldn’t be interested or suitable. Use the
Resume information to guide your preparation.
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