Back to School When You Didn’t Land a Job Outside of Teaching

Sep 6

So you didn’t get the job before back to school. Setting up your classroom is probably the last thing you want to do after you’ve invested so much time and money into perfecting your resume, interviewing, and networking. But you’re not done yet.

In this episode of the Classroom to Boardroom podcast, host Carrie Conover breaks down what you can still do to help your transition while facing back to school.

With Carrie, you’ll explore your personal finances, refresh your resume, find communities, reflect on your teaching career, and put together a plan for the coming months. Carrie even shares a story about her own transition from teaching to EdTech to keep you inspired in your job search.

You’ll Learn:

How to reflect on what went well and what didn’t in your job search.
How to assess your financial situation in regards of your career change.
Why you should replace your resume if you’re not getting interviews.
Where to find the communities that will support your transition.

A Look Into the Episode…

[00:05] Reflect on your career change thus far with Carrie. What went well and what didn’t?
[01:51] Take a look at your financial situation and decide if your budget allows for a career change right now.
[06:19] Let’s turn to your resume - is it working? And how can you boost it?
[09:43] Explore how you can get involved with different teacher transition communities.

Review and Follow the Classroom to Boardroom Podcast

“Every single time I listen to Carrie Conover I feel that there is hope for educators to find an effective work-balanced life and the value we so desperately are seeking in the EdTech world. Carrie is genuine and provides assistance in a non-judgmental zone where transitioning teachers feel respected, supported, and valued.”

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