Do This to Create Job Search Momentum

I know that you’ve been thinking about transitioning from teaching for a while. 

I also know there is way too much information floating around the internet on how to get started.  

 

Much of it is misleading, which keeps you scared and standing still. 

 

So today, I’ll do my best to help you kick-start your job search momentum with a proven method that has helped nearly 12,000 teachers add the word “former” in front of the word “teacher.”

 

Unique Value Proposition (UVP)

 

Your UVP is essentially what sets you apart in the job market. 

 

It’s about showcasing the unique skills and experiences you bring to the table as an educator—skills like strategic planning, team collaboration, innovative thinking, and relationship-building.

 

Let’s talk about why your Unique Value Proposition (UVP) is crucial for making this shift successfully.

 

As a multi-talented educator,  you are probably underestimating how these skills translate into the corporate world. 

 

Your ability to manage classrooms, nurture young (often inattentive) minds, and innovate curriculum are all highly valuable traits that companies look for in their employees. 

 

Crafting your UVP starts with identifying your strengths—what you excel at and what makes you passionate. 

 

Then, it’s about articulating these strengths in a way that demonstrates your value to potential employers. 

 

It’s the special sauce that sets you apart from your job seeking competitors. 

 

How To Get Started

 

Here are the 4 steps to get started on crafting your compelling UVP:

 

Identify Your Strengths: Begin by listing your top skills and attributes. Include your leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, communication strengths, or specific subject matter expertise.

 

Define Your Unique Experiences: Reflect on unique experiences from your career as an educator that set you apart. Things like innovative teaching methods, successful project implementations, or impactful student achievements that other educators don’t deliver, but you do. 

 

Understand Employer Needs: (This one is crucial) Research the types of skills and qualities employers in your target industry and companies value. Get this info from job descriptions and company websites. This helps align your strengths with what employers are looking for, specifically.  

 

Clarify Your Narrative 

 

With your draft UVP in hand, you’ll next want to clarify the key skills and experiences that set you apart from the crowd. 

 

What do you provide that others don’t?

 

Why is that important to your employer audience?

 

This helps you create a narrative about who you are and why your target employers should care. 

 

When you clarify and communicate your UVP effectively, you not only stand out as a candidate but also gain the confidence to pursue career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

 

So, as you consider your next career move, take the time to reflect on your unique strengths as an educator. 

 

Craft your narrative, highlight your achievements, and see how your UVP can open doors to new and exciting opportunities in the corporate world.

 

Target Employers 

 

Next week, I’ll break down the process of targeting your high-potential employers, so you can maintain momentum in your job search while enjoying time with friends and family stress free.  

Remember

Job search is not a full-time job when you’re following a proven process.  

Onward!

Chris