The long job search

I graduated college 9 months ago. I was told that teaching was a 'sure-fire' job for this area. This is a very small town and there is only one job opening posted in my county, and 4 jobs posted within 2 of the 4 surrounding counties. I have not only applied for these teaching positions but for about 11 other miscellaneous jobs for which I would be considered over-qualified. Keep in mind that a college degree does not guarantee a job, especially in this economy. If there are any tips I could get from anyone of how to not pull my hair out because I have already been patient and just want a job now, I would appreciate it.

Nicole in Hazel Green, Kentucky said: I graduated college 9 months ago. I was told that teaching was a 'sure-fire' job for this area. This is a very small town and there is only one job opening posted in my county, and 4 jobs posted within 2 of the 4 surrounding counties. I have not only applied for these teaching positions but for about 11 other miscellaneous jobs for which I would be considered over-qualified. Keep in mind that a college degree does not guarantee a job, especially in this economy. If there are any tips I could get from anyone of how to not pull my hair out because I have
already been patient and just want a job now, I would appreciate it.

Nicole, you will haVE TO START A COUNTRY WIDE JOB SEARCH. I CAN TELL YOU THAT TX HAS THE MOST JOBS AVALIABLE, IN DALLAS, TX THEY ARE EVEN OFFERING SIGINING BONUSES FOR EVER ALTERNATIVELY CERTIFID TEACHER.
FOR JOB SEARCH WEB FEEDS, LOOK AT "MY INDEED", "EDUCATION AMERICA", GO ABROAD/TEACH ABROA.COM IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TEACHING OVERSEAS, LOTS OF JOBS IN sOUTH KOREA AND DUBAI. EMAIL ME AT WENDYP40@GMAIL.COM AND I CAN SEND YOU THESE WEBSITES, WENDY PETERSON

Nicole, did you get your degree in education or did you go through an alternative program? (Myself, I went through an alternative program). And I didn't get a job last year or this coming year either.

Look for the websites for the independent schools. Apply to the private schools. Also apply to the school districts out of your area. Move for the job if you have to.

You said you just want a job right now, you can do substitute teaching when schools starts back (end of August). That is what I have been doing. Lousy money, but better than nothing.

Since you just graduated, why not check into a Master's program in education. Might give you an advantage, and while you're doing that you can also do subbing.

I substituted for 3 different districts at the same time and made full time money-enough to pay the bills. Plus it's a good way to look for a permanent school-just make sure they ask you back a lot. Wendy

My husband, who is already teaching at the middle school in our district, was called in for three interviews and was offered all three jobs. I cannot move due to him having a job here and my daughter and family. I already have been subbing for three years now in two different districts and I know that this is not a bad worst-case senario. This area is so political you must "know" somebody, and I do but it hasn't seemed to help yet but have been complimented many a time from seasoned teachers and principals. I have a regular elementary education degree for P-5 and am looking to enter a master's program in the fall (if not hired) into school counseling.

Nicole, Even in Texas where they are handing out alternative certifications to the "just graduated" teachers, they wouldn't consider a "40-something" with experience because they do not want to pay! Why won't they let the older, more experienced teachers teach the PK-5 where basic knowledge will make or break them in the coming school years>>>>/??????
Wendy

Nicole in Hazel Green, Kentucky said: I graduated college 9 months ago. I was told that teaching was a 'sure-fire' job for this area. This is a very small town and there is only one job opening posted in my county, and 4 jobs posted within 2 of the 4 surrounding counties. I have not only applied for these teaching positions but for about 11 other miscellaneous jobs for which I would be considered over-qualified. Keep in mind that a college degree does not guarantee a job, especially in this economy. If there are any tips I could get from anyone of how to not pull my hair out because I have already been patient and just want a job now, I would appreciate it.

Have you tried applying as a sub? That is how I got my "foot in the door" where I was teaching.