Module 10: Getting a TESOL job
10.2 Building a resume
In this section, we will discuss how to write a great resume, but we will first discuss what you can do to build a great resume. This means looking at the activities, jobs, and interests that will catch the eye of potential employers and getting experience in them. With that in mind, let’s split this section up into two.
10.2.1 What looks good on your resume?
Before you even think about sending out your resume, you should think about what you need to have on it to make it impressive and something that will help you stand out in a stack of viable candidates. Let’s take a look at the kinds of experiences that employers are looking for.
Education: This does not mean that you have to run out immediately and get a Master’s Degree in TESOL, but rather that employers want to see that you have education that is relevant to the job. As we mentioned in the previous section, most employers are looking for candidates who have either a BA or BS. If you don’t have a college degree, your options may be limited, though the windows of opportunity are not closed to you.
Employers ideally want you to have a BA or BS in a relevant field of study, though that is not a deal breaker. If you have a degree in a related field, then that is great; if you don’t, that just means you will have to make up for it in other parts of your resume. This course will look great on your resume because it shows that you are committed to learning about TESOL, and it shows you have educational experience in the direct field in which you are applying.
Some employers might require a further certification, which depending on the situation may require you to take an extra test or a short supplemental course. Again, whatever you are lacking in this section, you will just have to make up in a different section.
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