You're in luck! This masterclass is for you if...
- you spent all summer applying for jobs but you had no success, you're still hopeful (as you should be) that there will be more jobs coming up.
- you're fed up with filling in job applications and hearing nothing back.
- you've followed the advice that you've seen online and you're f
- you feel you don't sell yourself as well as you could.
- you want to quickly make some changes for the better in your job applications.
- you want help knowing what to say.
- you feel under pressure to get a job in September, you don't want to sub.
- you're a final year student and you're clueless about how to apply for jobs.
- you've considered working with me 1-1 you're looking for a cost-effective alternative that will get you results.
- you're ready to be hopeful and excited about applying for jobs once again.
Imagine If....
- You felt hopeful each time you sent off an application.
- Applying for jobs was easier because you knew precisely what to say to create an authentic and impressive job application.
- You felt reassured that you are offering all you can even if you don't get called for interview - you and that school weren't the right match this time.
- You felt less rejected because you accept that the system is unfair for some but you know the right opportunity will arise for you.
- This is the year you've decided to move home by hook or by crook - and your job hunt was easier because you simply followed the steps in this course.
- Your move back home meant that you had the opportunity to set up home in the area that you want in a school in an area that suits you.
- You understood what principals really wanted and you created a form that shows them that that's what you have to offer.
Testimonials
“I would recommend the masterclass to any NQT's who are completing their SAF's or CV's for the first time or anyone who is on the job hunt and wants some tips and tricks to improve the quality of their applications.”
Want to update your SAF, CV or Letter of Application NOW?
Perhaps you're tired of second-guessing yourself - thinking that something just doesn't seem quite right - or perhaps you're completely clueless at this whole job application process in the first place!
Selling Yourself - The Complete Guide to Applying for Teaching Jobs - is exactly what you need.
Be supported at each step along the way. In this course, I share the exclusive information I only share with my 1-1 clients including top tips via
- videos
- pdfs and
- our top app (learn on the go) and
- access to my private Facebook Group for further support when you need it most.
Selling Yourself - The Complete Course for Applying for Teaching Jobs - is created by a primary school teacher and career coach who is passionate about helping teachers find the best school for you!
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Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the questions people most frequently ask me:
How does this differ from your NQT Guide?
Firstly, that's true! I do have an NQT Guide. Launching my NQT Guide was an amazing insight into the demand for high quality information to help NQTs apply for jobs. The responsibility from 'Acing Your Job Application An All-in-1 Guide' was fantastic.
This course is designed to give you hours of insight that is not outlined in my NQT Guide - Tips and ideas such as:
How to change your energy so that you're in a positive mind frame when sending out job applications - even if you’re triggered by the feeling of rejection.
- Videos which talk you through the CV and SAF - outlining tips to make yours better like some of the best documents I've seen in the past.
- Downloadable tools to help you brainstorm what you have to offer in a school and to save you time creating your own templates.
- Insights into how a principal thinks when it comes to recruitment time so that you know that their job is not an easy one either.
- Ways to improve your personal brand as an employee and a job seeker and try out new ways to capture the attention of an employer for impressive reasons.
How does it differ from having a SAF Review with you?
My online course is a self-paced study course lasting just 3-5 hours in length which outlines my best tips for updating your CV, LOA and SAF.
It will allow you to reference the course year in, year out (if necessary) as you update your job application documents.
In it, you will learn how to read between the lines to find out how to use the school websites, truly put yourself into the principal's shoes, figure out your strengths, how to promote yourself in new ways and much more.
You will feel hopeful, accomplished, confident and proud of your job application.
Because of time limitations, I don't have time to teach many of these skills to my 1-1 clients in their reviews - so if you love self-paced study and learning new things, this course is for you!
Why is it expensive?
You're right. This course costs more than other courses out there on the same theme.
It's not the same, however.
This course aims to help you make better job applications from the inside out. The truth is you will find the job application process very difficult if you believe that...
- you can't do it.
- you hate interviews and always fall apart at them.- it's so boring tailoring job applications.
- I'm always rejected anyway.
In this course, we look at your beliefs about job seeking so that you begin from a place that is hopeful, proud and confident that you've made a real difference in how you apply for jobs.
You'll learn
- new ways to sell yourself
- better ways to outline your teaching experiences
- how to make your form scannable so that your most impressive information stands out and more.
If I had my CV/SAF Reviewed with you last year will I find the information in this course useful still?
Brilliant, thank you for your business last year. If you are 100% happy with your documents and your SAF/CV return rate is 80%+ then you have a fairly solid SAF/CV.
If, however, you are focusing on improving it again this year and you are updating it with this year's experience - then investing in this course would be extremely beneficial.
You will learn my latest nuggets of information, new ways of selling yourself and gain a deeper understanding of what you can now offer a year after speaking to me.
If you feel that you no longer need that 1-1 support with me and you can do lots solo - this is a fantastic addition for you for your career development.
How long does it take to complete?
The course is relatively short and takes between 3 - 5 hours to complete. Perfect to learn lots of useful information quickly!
There are other courses available already
I want to address this from the outset. I know that there are other job seeking courses out there. Some are even cheaper than mine. I know that.
If you've been following me for a while now though, you'll know that I know my stuff.
I've spent a huge amount of time reaching out to principals, coaches and those who hire staff regularly to learn what they're looking for and to find the latest changes inside and outside of education.
That's what your getting in this 'Selling Yourself - The Complete Course for Applying for Teaching Jobs'.
What if I don't have the money?
If, in the past you've sent out tens or hundreds of applications... this is a red flag that there's something that you need to change in your approach to applying for jobs.
If you've never tried other approaches perhaps this is the time to invest early in the season to give yourself the best chance at securing interviews!
Last September, I was inundated with requests for CV and SAF reviews from teachers who had not invested in my services and had missed out on opportunities during the summer time.
Can you afford NOT to invest in your job seeking skills?
I’m newly qualified this year: Is this too advanced for me?
Not at all, my course is the ideal investment for you too. While I’m addressing the mindset behind applying for jobs – fear of rejection and fear of lack - this is something that most job seekers go through. This content is for teachers at any stage in their careers.
As a Newly Qualified Teacher – imagine if you learned these skills from the outset? Imagine if, as a result of starting off on the right foot you experienced the process easier than NQTs did in the past because you are doing the right things now?! That would be pretty amazing, huh?!
Will this course show me what I need to do to get a temporary job?
Yes, my experience with NQTs, experienced teachers and those in management roles means that I am ideally placed to understand what principals are looking for when it comes to recruitment in education.
If you use the content in this course to outline both your hard skills (ICT, sports, curricular interests etc.) and your soft skills (communication, teamwork, empathy etc.) you will have a much greater understanding of the process and it should result in you having better results in the job application process. *Disclaimer – If you lack the skills necessary to be an effective teacher and teaching is not really the profession for you - then I this course cannot give you those skills or improve your reputation as a teacher. It can however, help you to shine in the job application process!
If you want to increase your chances of securing a job that you will be paid for next summer – this course will help you do that!
Orla - You're not a principal? Why should I trust you?
Yes, I am a teacher, that's part of super power. I have felt the rejection. I've travelled miles and miles for job interviews. I've accepted jobs in the wrong schools. I've looked for jobs outside of education.
.... and I bring all of that experience with me in this course.
I have now developed my skills in course creation so that I can help more and more people learn to create marvellous job applications who otherwise, may not get a chance to work 1-1 with me.
I am not a principal... but I have spent hours on top of hours connecting with principals looking for their insights because I know that each principal looks for slightly different attributes in teachers. So in fact, that is so much more beneficial because I take into account the many voices who represent the principals of Ireland.
Is this course suitable for those applying for management positions?
At the moment, this course is aimed primarily for those applying for mainstream and SET roles in Ireland. I plan however, to offer courses in applying for leadership roles in the coming months. In the meantime, you can work with me 1-1 to get bespoke support with the four domains, your personal statement and all things leadership in education.
Is this course suitable for post primary teachers?
Yes, indeed. I review post primary teachers CVs and application forms on a regular basis. The content in this course is suitable for you as a post primary teachers too.
I want to apply for Educate Together/CNSs - will this course help me?
Yes - the feedback from principals is that the ethos section is very poor in general when applying to ET and CNSs. I have sections in the course dedicated to both types of schools - to give a deeper understanding and encourage you to reflect on whether or not you are a good match. After these lessons, you will be empowered to make a better application to Educate Together and Community National Schools.
Many NQTs (and job changers) don't know where to begin when applying for jobs. This masterclass answers all your questions about SAFs, CVs
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