Landing a Teacher Job

Where are all the teaching jobs?? In some places it seems like they are a dime a dozen, while in others it's like finding a needle in a haystack.
I landed my first teaching job after a LOT of hard work. I had to spend a lot of time and money on resumes (boo). I felt like I couldn't lick another envelope, but I am so glad I did, because it just happened that I finally got a job in the LAST district that I applied to-- that I just happened to send to by chance. I am so thankful I did take that chance, because I am so happy where I am. I did a lot of research on interviewing and that also helped me out.
I landed my first teaching job because I possess qualities that make me stand out from the rest. For example, the excitement I have for teaching shows in my personality. My face lights up when education is the topic of discussion. I also am a die-hard worker. Administrators like to see initiative, and I have a lot of that.
I know landing a teaching job is hard, but here is some advice to make it easier: you won't get a teaching job by waiting for one to come knocking on your door. You have to get out there and get known. Substituting is a GREAT way to do this. Especially if you can get a long-term position. Send out resumes, or better yet-- hand-deliever them. Make yourself accessable and personable.
I wish you the best of luck!
This post is part of the Teaching Jobs Portal: “How to land a Teacher Job”. What was your journey like to become a teacher? If you’d like to share your experience with other aspiring teachers please see this post for more information

Twitter

I just realized how AWESOME twitter is for educators!!! I always had mixed feelings about Twitter-- like who cares who is doing what and where.
But did you know you can "follow" different educators and educational sites? WHERE HAVE I BEEN?! It offers such a wealth of knowledge I never knew before. I'm so excited, I'm going to start following people right now!!