Basic CV versus Digital CV - SeekTeachers NEW Online Digital Profile
With the fast pace world we live in, teachers are on the go. With the ever increasing demand in a school environment teachers don’t know if there are coming or going. With the first academic term nearly complete teachers are already preparing their Curriculum Vitae (CV) to start the application process for the next academic run and deciding whether they will be staying or going.
As a specialist recruitment agency for the international teaching sector SeekTeachers is already getting bombarded with CV’s of teachers looking to move on.
SeekTeachers new revolutionaryonline profiling system allows teachers to create a digital profile which is on-going and can be modified at any time. In addition by creating your profile SeekTeachers is able to market you much faster. We have taken all the time and pain of ensuring you put the snapshot information in an organised manor to present directly to schools.
We have now gone a step further using cutting edge technology to build a fully engaging digital CV, including snapshot information, a digital photo and video recording which can be present by one simple link. The benefits of creating this profile are as follows:
It saves time in the long run
It’s an on-going work in progress (simply add any information you feel necessary)
Employers like the focused snapshot information they require to make a decision about interviewing you
Completed profiles can be viewed by clients at any given time when they log in to their employer account. Completed visible you will increase opportunities for an interview
This is accessible on multiple mediums such as laptops, smart phone and even gadgets like the iPad. This can be accessed by ONE SIMPLE CLICK
It’s safe and secure and you can access your profile as you continue to move from one position to the next
It allows SeekTeachers to have an on-going history so we can best market you to more opportunities
It allows employers to request an interview at any time suitable for them leaving SeekTeachers to simply arrange your interview and help you secure employment
See below an example of teacher video recording which can now be added to your SeekTeachers profile to help boost your appeal to the international schools market. Contact your SeekTeachers consultant to assist you in creating a video profile to be added to your online SeekTeachers profile
Common Mistakes by Teachers
Due to the number of application we receive we feel it’s’ important to highlight what specialists agencies look for on a teachers CV and the common mistakes teachers put on their CV to be rejected.
The purpose of a resume is to provide a clear snapshot to the reader to highlight key areas such as:
Contact details
Qualifications
Work experience
Key strengths in their teaching
Hobbies and interested
When creating a CV it’s important to make it clear to the potential employer or agency exactly what you have done in your past. Recruitment specialists will be able to extract much information based on what is put on the CV and teachers should be aware it’s not just about “black on white”. Here are some pointers teachers should be aware that recruiters look for the following:
A well-structured CV
A CV with labels and headings in the right place
Keywords are made bold to highlight the teachers strengths
There are no spelling mistakes
There are no names of where the application has been sent to someone else e.g. To ABC School
There is a maximum of 3 fonts used on the CV
There is a clear and professional passport size photo on the CV at the very top
Due to the volume of teachers we are unable to approve every application but the CV’s we review often find ourselves eradicating CV’s of teachers that simply don’t read the advert carefully enough or are so keen to just apply they leave a trail of mistakes on their CV. This would make any recruiter and Employer wary of the applicant. Common mistakes are as follows:
Applying for job where you have never taught or are qualified to teach
Poor layout on the CV which makes it confusing to identify what the teacher has done
Missing dates for when qualifications have been started and finished
Missing dates for when employment has started and finished
A clear breakdown of the list of duties in each role instead of just listing the name of the school
No evidence of any professional development
No clear photo or a photo with a friend or from facebook on the last night out
Multiple fonts and colours used
Being in the information age, recruitment in a short is about speed. Teachers register with teach her recruitment specialist with the scope of finding a job…fast!
We hope you found the above information helpful and look forwards to assisting teachers in their future teaching opportunities.
