Includes index

Introduction -- Creating an A+ resume. What they never told you in college -- You only have six seconds -- Sell, don't tell! -- Homework assignment: self-inventory -- Shaping a blockbuster resume -- Framing your contact data -- Write a better objective -- Are you qualified? -- Shine the light on your experiences -- Other related essentials -- The visual impression -- Titanic mistakes that will sink you -- Your resume checklist -- Sample resumes -- Applicant tracking systems -- Writing an A+ cover letter. What nobody told you about cover letters -- Insider secret: How to stand out over the competition -- More strategies for success -- Anatomy of a sensational cover letter -- Writing a winner! -- High-caliber blunders that will shoot you down -- Your cover litter checklist -- Sample cover letters -- Interview with a principal

"Its a question thats asked thousands of times by thousands of potential teachers every year. In this captivating and highly practical book, (which builds on the success of the critically acclaimed Ace Your Teacher Interview) award-winning author and teacher, Anthony D. Fredericks offers real-world guidelines, fresh advice, and down-to-earth tips from numerous principals and superintendents around the country. Most important, he provides you with insider knowledge what types of vocabulary and key words/phrases that school administrators look for. Discover whats often missing from teacher resumes and what things to exclude from your resume. Ace Your Teacher Resume (& Cover Letter) gives you proven strategies, winning guidelines, along with scores of sample resumes and cover letters. Also included are step-by-step writing instructions and that help you rise to the top of the applicant pool and give you a distinctive advantage over the competitionan advantage that can result in a permanent job offer and the career of your dreams. With this step-by-step guide, you can create a dynamic resume, with a catching objective, and an incredible cover letter, all rooted in your own unique experiences and philosophy, and sure to impress any potential interviewer. Revised to include new and updated information on getting past high-tech resume scanners and electronic databases, this book will show you how you can stand out as a teacher candidate truly at the top of your game!" --Amazon