________________________________________ From: Career Services [[log in to unmask]] Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 3:16 PM To: Kelly-Elliott, Molly MEd Ms. Subject: Miami University News for Education Majors Students<http://www.units.muohio.edu/careers/students/> | Job-Search Resources<http://www.units.muohio.edu/careers/students/jobsearchresources.shtml> | OptimalResume<http://www.units.muohio.edu/careers/secure/optresume.shtml> [http://www.units.muohio.edu/careers/newsletters/2011/education/education.jpg] Spring Semester 2012 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHER EDUCATION MAJORS Job-Search Basics for Teacher Candidates: Resumes & Cover Letters Wed., January 25 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Shriver MPR-C Job-Search Basics for Teacher Candidates: Making Employer Contacts & Interviewing Mon., February 13 5:30 – 7 p.m. Shriver MPR-C Mock Interview Day for Teacher Candidates Provides Education majors who are seniors with real-world interviewing experience by engaging seasoned professionals from school systems as volunteer mock interviewers. The typical mock interview will be 20-30 minutes with a 10-15 minute critique. Date: March 15, 2012 Time: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Location: 200 Hoyt Hall (on the Western Campus) What should I do now to prepare for the sign-up? 1. Any education major who would like to participate in a mock interview must attend either: * Making Employer Contacts & Interviewing (listed above) or * Career Services 101<http://www.units.muohio.edu/careers/students/programsandcareeradvising.shtml>. * You only need to attend one of the above programs during your time at Miami. 2. Review and update your Miami CAREERlink profile. 3. Have a resume prepared to upload to your Miami CAREERlink account. What is Miami CAREERlink? Miami CAREERlink<http://www.units.muohio.edu/careers/students/jobsearchresources.shtml> is Career Services’ online recruiting system. NOTE: Please read the instructions found on the link above prior to clicking on the ‘Red Button.’ Internet Resources The Career Services Website for Teacher Candidates<https://www.units.muohio.edu/careers/students/teachers/> and the Career Development Series booklet Employment Guide for Teacher Candidates<https://www.units.muohio.edu/careers/students/cds/teachercandidates.pdf> provide useful information on preparing for your job search. Optimal Resume<https://www.units.muohio.edu/careers/secure/optresume.shtml> (student ID/password login required) is a comprehensive, web-based application for students to create, present, and manage professional resumes. How do I sign up for Mock Interview Day?<http://www.units.muohio.edu/careers/students/mock_interview/> Miami University • Career Services<http://www.units.muohio.edu/careers> • 200 Hoyt Hall • Oxford, OH 45056 • (513) 529-3831
