One of the most common new year’s resolutions is to find a new career opportunity in the new year. Whether it’s better pay, more flexibility or a location closer to home, there are myriad reasons why someone might be looking for a big change. But if you want to take your new career from resolution to reality, the time to start isn’t January 1… it’s right now!
Use the following tips to find a better therapy or teaching career in 2023.
- Update Your Resume and Credentials
Update your resume and cover letter with any recent job experience, classroom duties, and credentials you may have added since your last job search. Making sure to keep your skills and abilities up-to-date can be the edge you need over other teachers or therapists applying for the same role. - Check in With Mentors and References
If you know you are going to use someone as a professional reference, or you had a mentor who helped you along your career path, now is the time to check in with them. Send a quick text or email and let them know you are back on the track of something new. It may be a great time to meet up with them for coffee and hear their advice or tell them all the great accomplishments you’ve made, especially if you plan to use them as a reference for a future position. - Tap Into Your Professional Network
Do you know someone who works in the type of position or the school district you’re looking to enter?Reach out to them and ask for an introduction to the school’s hiring personnel, or ask them if they did anything special that helped them land the job. Having someone “in the know” can always be a benefit to you. - Let a Recruiter Do The Hard Work for You
Don’t have time to put hours into a job search – especially when you are already working more hours than a normal workday as a teacher or therapist? Let a recruiter search for the right job for you, instead! There’s no cost, access to professional help, and recruiters often have connections to schools that are filling positions you wouldn’t find through public job boards. If you aren’t using a recruiter to help you find your next opportunity, you’re likely missing out.
Partner With Spotter Staffing to Find Better Therapy and Teaching Opportunities
If you are looking for a new career in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Social Work, or Special Education Teaching, Spotter Staffing can help! Put our decades of experience helping people find better jobs to work for you. Browse all our current job openings here or contact our team of staffing specialists today for one-on-one support. We look forward to helping you make 2023 your best year yet!