Five Attention-Getting Ways to Start Your Cover Letter

Five Attention-Getting Ways to Start Your Cover Letter

Lori Cates Hand, Jist Publishing “Enclosed please find my résumé for the advertised position.” How many cover letters have you written that started like that? How many other people do you think have done the same? Now imagine that it’s your job to read...
Entry Plan – Draft [Principals]

Entry Plan – Draft [Principals]

by Bob Thompson Learn the data about your campus, e.g. student and faculty demographics, test scores, class sizes, teacher turnover, faculty tenure/experience, support staff, etc., and how these data compare to other campuses in the district. Send a letter to...
Suggested format for listing references in a Resume [Principals]

Suggested format for listing references in a Resume [Principals]

by Bob Thompson References     How They Know Me William Jones 2270 Oak Street Example, Texas 22222 Home:  409-555-5555 Office:  409-666-6666 Mr. Jones was superintendent of Example ISD and hired me as an elementary principal. Dr. James Johnson 55 Cedar Avenue...
Cover Letter Tips

Cover Letter Tips

by Bob Thompson Your cover letter is your opportunity to introduce yourself. It presents your intentions, qualifications and availability to a prospective employer in a succinct and appealing format. As your first chance to make a great impression, a personalized...