Re: I'm looking for a job!
Lee Ashcraft (leeash@ici.net)
Sat, 13 Jul 1996 14:52:09 EDT
Helen Frank <Helen_Frank@wow.com> wrote:
> I am currently taking a summer term Internet class and have been lurking the
> edtech group, which by the way, as an educator I find really useful! Anyway
> I am so discouraged...I have taken eleven years off from my profession as a
> media specialist to raise a family and am now being punished for being a mom.
> Alas, I can not redo my life! I have taken many computer workshops in the
> last two years and have kept current in the library/media field. I have been
> a substitute in learning centers this past year and now have been job
> searching for a position as a library media specialist in a public school. I
> have interest in computers as well as traditional library funcitons. I have
> had five interviews (which I thought went very well!) and have had no offers!
> I was a media specialist in a large suburban high school for nine years and
> an administrator of a large county (250 school) consortium for two years
> before having my family. Any suggestions? Help!
Helen ----
are you networking, networking, networking ...
have you developed your 30 sec commercial, developed your 2 min drill,
developed your PARs (what was the problem, your accomplishment, the
result), developed good questions for potential employers,
required/requested feedback from potential employers?
Recommended readings: Bolles, 'what color is your parachute'; Hakim, 'we
are all self-employed'; Allen, 'complete q&a job interview book'.
Regards,
Lee Ashcraft
Regional Technology Coordinator
Woonsocket (RI) Career and Technical Center
veteran of two corporate downsizings
leeash@ici.net