Career Development Guide for Educators

Is your career planning on target? Educators who are successful in their job search have developed their skills and gained valuable experience during their college years.

Assess your skills and preferences

• Set up an individual appointment with a Career Services' staff member
• Investigate the teaching areas of most interest to you:
  Conduct an informational interview with professional educators
  Browse resources in the Career Services Career Library and in Rod Library

Exploring Options

• Review the Career Exploration Resources section of the Career Services' website
• Explore teaching majors listed on the UNI homepage
• Investigate which teaching areas are in highest demand
• Try a job shadowing experience

Developing Skills and Experience

• Review the Get Experience section of the Career Services' website
• Participate in pre-professional experiences in COE curriculum
• Complete multiple teaching endorsements
• Become expert in teaching methods and subject matter
• Experience summer jobs and internships (Cooperative Education, Camps) related to the field of education
• Volunteer
• Tutor
• Get involved in on-campus groups and professional organizations

Marketing Yourself and Planning Next Steps

• Register with Career Services
• Secure a one-on-one appointment with Career Services' staff by calling 319-273-6857.
• Make use of Career Services' resources to conduct a wise job campaign :
  Expanded professional network
  Focused resume and letters
  Professional portfolio
  Polished interview skills
  Up-to-date credentials
• Utilize the Career Library and UNI Career Services' job search resources
• Participate in the UNI Teacher Fair
• Interview for international teaching positions at the UNI Overseas Recruiting Fair for Educators
• Research graduate school resources

For information on any of the above programs, or for more information on how to develop your skills and gain relevant experience during your time at UNI, contact Career Services today!