Preparing for the job market
As you complete your education at WSU you need to prepare for the next important step…securing a job. From preparing your placement file to accepting your first job, WSU and the State of Washington have a number of resources available for you to utilize.
Career Services
Career Services’ Web site is an invaluable resource as you prepare your job search. They have information on writing resumes and cover letters, dressing for interviews and establishing a placement file.
Placement files
Career Services offers the Placement File program. A placement file is a file that you maintain and have copies sent to district you wish to apply to. The file contains typical job application materials such as letters of recommendations, a current resume, and other items you may wish to have put in such as course summary’s and official copies of your transcripts. The Placement File is most districts’ preferred method of receiving application material. Districts will request that a “closed file” be sent to them at the time of application. Any questions regarding the placement file should be directed to Career Services.
Career Fairs
Portland – April 6-7,
2010
Spokane
– March 16, 2010
Tacoma
– April 15, 2010
Useful Web sites
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www.wateach.com
for positions in Washington; free; electronic application -
www.careers.wsu.edu
Jobtrak; placement files; career fairs -
www.wa.nea.org/Jobline/JOBLIST.htm
Washington Education Association Jobline -
www.wspa.net
Spokane and Tacoma Career Fairs registration -
www.Teachers-Teachers.com
FREE to teachers, administrators, looking for jobs in education -
http://lists.wsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/wsuk-12jobs
This listserv is maintained by Student Services and is used to post job announcements for school districts nationwide.
