Getting the Job (the Job Search Process)
Job Search Tools
Résumés
The résumé is an indispensable marketing tool for any job candidate. It is a written summary of who you are and what you can offer an employer. A résumé should be a purposeful, concise and organized summary of the experience that a candidate has as they relate to the position on offer.
Create a positive first impression with a résumé that is a persuasive summary of your qualifications and achievements. Learn how to use action verbs and effective phrases to best showcase your expertise.
Action/Accomplishment Verb List
Words are powerful tools. Choose strong action verbs from this list to create a convincing summary of the qualifications and accomplishments that make you the best candidate for the job.
Sample Letters
Reviewing examples of the various types of letters necessary to a successful job search will assist the job seeker in formulating a letter-writing strategy, writing the text, and formatting the letter.
This type of letter is general in nature. A letter of inquiry may be sent to a district/school, which has no advertised vacancies and asks that the writer be considered if a position should become available.
After any interview or significant contact with a potential employer, it is appropriate to send a follow-up letter. The favorable impression that is created by a well-written follow-up letter is often the determining factor as a recruiter makes a hiring decision.
The curriculum vitae is necessary when applying for teaching positions in higher education, and some non-academic jobs directly related to the Ph.D., such as those in historical societies, museums, and libraries. Learn more about curriculum vitae using the above link.
Job and Internship Searches/Listings
Don’t know where to look? Career Links offers a variety of resources to assist students and alumni in matching career goals with available positions. Visit these links to job listings and other web sites of interest.
Teacher/Education Career Links and KHE Career Links
The Career links site offers a variety of resources to assist students and alumni in matching career goals with available positions. Job openings from surrounding districts to schools abroad can be found through the links listed.
UT Kinesiology and Health Education students are encouraged to pursue internship opportunities for career development and added experience. Visit the KHE Career links to view the internship database. Check back often as the site is updated weekly.
Interviews
Interviewing is a skill, a skill which can be learned. Effective preparation and practice are the keys to a successful interview. Visit these pages to for tips on mastering the interview.
Interview Questions and Answers
Preparation is the key to a successful interview. Learn about the types of questions that may be asked during an interview, along with effective response strategies by using this resource.
