Molly Kelly-Elliott, M.Ed. Clinical Faculty & Undergraduate Advisor Special Education Program Miami University Department of Educational Psychology 201E McGuffey Hall Oxford, Ohio 45056 (513)529-1711 ________________________________ From: Career Services [[log in to unmask]] Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 2:50 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] Fall Semester 2011 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHER EDUCATION MAJORS Job-Search Basics for Teacher Candidates: Resumes & Cover Letters Mon., October 3 5:30–6:30 p.m. Shriver MPR-BC Job-Search Basics for Teacher Candidates: Making Employer Contacts & Interviewing Tues., October 18 5:30–7 p.m. Shriver Heritage Room 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: Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011 Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: 200 Hoyt Hall (on the Western Campus) When can I schedule a mock interview for Nov. 10 ? We hope to have a schedule available by the middle of October, if not sooner. We will send you an announcement via e-mail with detailed instructions. What should I do now to prepare for the sign-up? 1. Any senior 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. Miami University • CAREER SERVICES<http://www.units.muohio.edu/careers> • 200 Hoyt Hall • Oxford, OH 45056 • (513) 529-3831