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Job opportunities as a TeamWorks! Facilitator 1 are currently available for on-campus and off-campus constituents.

Students / Faculty / Staff

For all on-campus residents interested in applying for the TeamWorks! Facilitator 1 position, the deadline for applications is Wednesday, March 24^th.  To apply: enroll to the Moodle site listed as “TeamWorks! Program and General Interest” and complete the application.  This year’s training dates are August 16^th-23^rd.

Any application received after the date of March 24^th will not be eligible for August 2010 training, but they will be considered for the following scheduled training in August 2011.  Please direct any questions to: teamworks@keuka.edu.

Off Campus / Non-Students

For all off-campus and non-student persons interested in applying for the TeamWorks! Facilitator 1 position, the deadline is Wednesday, June 30^th.  This application deadline also applies to any incoming freshmen that are interested, and it will not interfere with Transition week activities.

To apply, email your request to: teamworks@keuka.edu.

The training dates are August 16^th-23^rd.

On Friday, March 5th, over 120 students took advantage of the opportunity to connect with 24 alumni from different majors to explore career options.

Thank you to everyone who participated to make this event a success!

Swartley, Coordinator of Field Periods and Internships at sswartle@keuka.edu, ext. 5274.

What is a Portfolio?

“A job search portfolio is a job-hunting tool that you develop that gives employers a complete picture of who you are – your education, your talents, your attitudes, your accomplishments, your activities, your experience, your skills and abilities, and what you have the potential to become. You can use the portfolio in job interviews to showcase a point, to illustrate the depth of your skills and experience, or to use as a tool to get a second interview.

Portfolios should be kept in a professional, three-ring binder. You should include a table of contents and use some kind of system, such as tabs or dividers, to separate the various parts of the portfolio. To hold materials, use non-glare plastic sheet protectors.

And remember… once you have created your job search portfolio, be sure to take it with you to all interviews and use it as a tool to get job offers. Once you accept a job offer, keep your portfolio current.” – Bridgewater State College

Do Employers Really Look at the Portfolio?

• Give the employer the option of looking through it when you interview.
• Use it as an illustration of your abilities, not as your only selling tool.
• You may want to bring a smaller version of your portfolio to show employers—they may have time to go through this version instead of the complete portfolio.

A few tips:

• One portfolio may not work for all interviews; prepare the portfolio with a few samples that are most relevant to the position for which you are interviewing
• Organize your items by topic and know where items are in your portfolio so you are not stumbling through it during the interview
• There is no right number of items to have in your portfolio – but you don’t want to overwhelm them with too much to look at
• A portfolio is like show and tell – you just need to know the right time to use it
• Let the portfolio be a natural part of the conversation
• Use the items in your portfolio as examples when answering questions

Your portfolio should provide evidence of:

Possible items to include in your portfolio:

• Resume
• Transcript(s)
• Co- Curricular Transcript
• Degrees, Licenses, Certifications
• Awards, Honors, Scholarships, Grants
• Area of Emphasis
• Research, Publications, Reports
• Presentations
• Designs, Photography
• CD-ROMs, Videos (produced or appeared in)
• Brochures, Flyers, Publication Material
• Workshops, Seminars, Conferences
• Events Planning, Programming
• Special Events and Projects
• Languages
• Organization Membership, Committee Involvement
• Evidence of Community Involvement
• Letters of Recommendation, Testimonials – faculty, work study supervisor, field period supervisor, etc.
• Letters of Commendation/Appreciation for Excellent Work or Service
• List of References

Teaching Portfolios:

• Work Samples – implemented unit/lesson plans, worksheets and handouts, homework assignments, planning materials, teaching style and strategies, assessment Instruments, teacher journal
• Photos – pictures of students engaged in learning activities, bulletin boards, chalkboards, or projects
• Graded Student Work Samples/Accomplishments – completed tests, quizzes, class projects, writing samples
• Awards/Honors – professional associations, community and campus organizations
• Quotes/Notes of Appreciation – from parents, students, and school staff
• Video Clip – a short demonstration of your student-centered teaching skills
• Credentials – resume, transcripts, clearances, National Teacher’s Exam, State licensure tests, teaching certificate (while your certificate is pending, obtain a “placeholder letter” from your college certification officer), etc.
• Philosophy Statement – summarizing your beliefs as an educator
• Personal Statement – describing reasons and motivations for choosing the teaching profession
• Goals Statement – list immediate and future goals you want to achieve as a teacher and citizen
• Student teaching evaluation
• Descriptions of classes you have taught
• Colleague observation records
• Documentation of effort to improve one’s teaching: recently attended graduate classes, in-service seminars, programs, etc.
• Letters of recommendation
• Honors received

Quintessential Careers - Career Portfolio Tools and Resources for Job-Seekers

To help quiet some of these questions, remember one very important thing: Success in a job search is not correlated to intelligence. In fact, some smart folks are pretty dumb when it comes to the job search.  Instead of practicing interview questions, updating a resume and connecting with other professionals, many people sit at home waiting for the golden opportunity that never comes.

Luckily, finding a golden opportunity is within your grasp by preparation, diligence and tapping into resources.  Career Services offers quality resume, interviewing and job search assistance, so visit us today! In the meantime, check out these articles on common errors that you should avoid.

5 mistakes smart people make

10 Things to Never Put on Your Resume

I have listed below for you some quick short tips on making the most of your upcoming Field Period.  For more tips check out the Art of a Successful Field Period.

Tips for Making the Most of Your Field Period:

1. Show up on time and prepared.
2. Dress appropriately.
3. Listen!!!
4. Bond with your supervisors and NETWORK.
5. Act like a professional.
6. Own up to your mistakes.
7. If you don’t know, ask.
8. Project confidence and competence.
9. Don’t be afraid to leave your comfort zone.
10. Follow up after the Field Period and thank your supervisors and those you worked with.