5. Attend job fairs. And write thank-you’s. I know I got invited to my interview because I made a good impression with the district at my college’s job fair. Beforehand I looked at the attendants so I could prioritize who to visit. I brought along copies of my resume and personalized cover letters for my top districts. I’ll be honest in admitting that I was intimidated to introduce myself to my dream district (and a lot of my colleagues told me they received less than warm welcomes), but I nevertheless went to the table, introduced myself, and remained genuine and passionate throughout our conversation. After securing the job, I ran in to the job fair representative at a district event, who told me that I really made an impression at the fair and that he passed my name along to my new principal. A cover letter and resume are important, but those face-to-face interactions can really help to establish your brand and set you apart from the crowd.
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