by Jeff Ream | May 5, 2014 | Featured, interview, Interview Series, job hunt
Looking for a new position (or your first position)? Check out the advice of school counselors around the US. As we enter the long awaited, for current counselors, Spring time — or the dreaded and anxiety inspiring time frame for those looking for work — I decided that I would revamp some of the Interviewing Interviews from the past. Instead of interviewing one person – I reached out to many of my contacts around the country about five pressing questions for people in the job market and what counselors are looking for when interviewing for new hires.
by Jeff Ream | Aug 12, 2013 | Collaboration, interview, Interview Series, jeffrey ream, school counselor, thecounselinggeek
First time ASCA goer, Megan Kelly, reports on her experiences at #ASCA13.I am returning back to one of my favorite features of The Counseling Geek – the interview series. This episode I talk with Megan Kelly, a recent counseling grad turned first year IB...
by Jeff Ream | Apr 24, 2013 | 21st century skills, counseling, interview, Interview Series, jeffrey ream, job hunt, professional development, school counselor, teachers, thecounselinggeek, tips, tools
What really happens after you submit your application??
I always envisioned this dark room where a squat older bespectacled lady took pleasure in ripping my resume apart at the seams. Perhaps you think it goes into a black hole or in the bin. No matter what your vision is – you need to have a strategy when applying to jobs because you really never know who will be reviewing the applications.
by Jeff Ream | Nov 16, 2012 | counseling, interview, job hunt, school counselor, thecounselinggeek, tips
Today was a day of firsts…I had an exciting, albeit tedious, opportunity today to experience the “other side” of the interview table. I have had many past experiences being the one getting asked the hard questions, feeling somewhat awkward, and...
by Jeff Ream | Aug 8, 2012 | 21st century skills, counseling, Counseling Tech, interview, Interview Series, learning, professional development, school counselor, tips
This is the second edition of TCG Interview Series and with this post, I debut the first video interview. I was privledged to get to sit down with Rebecca Lallier (@SchCslgByHeart), writer of School Counseling By Heart and a PSC for 17 years. Please check out her...
by Jeff Ream | Aug 7, 2012 | counseling, Counseling Tech, interview, Interview Series, pro-d, professional development, school counselor, thecounselinggeek
Welcome to the newly created TCG Interview Series. I wanted to try to reach out and get some info, tips, and advice from fellow counselors about using technology in their counseling program. This is the first installment I have another one coming very soon, so stay...
by Jeff Ream | Jul 12, 2012 | counseling, follow up, interview, portfolio, pro-d, professional development, support
Marketing Myself and Being PreparedOn Tuesday, I posted a video blog about the process I took (and a process you can take too!) to construct a digital professional portfolio. This week I have been busy constructing my interview kit and I wanted to share that...
by Jeff Ream | Jul 10, 2012 | 21st century skills, activity, counseling, free, geek, interview, job hunt, portfolio, pro-d, professional development, school counselor, teachers, technology, thecounselinggeek, tips, tutorial, video blog
Knock the socks off of your next interviewer!
Back in my undergraduate program, a project that was assigned in one of my technology courses was to develop a professional portfolio utilizing a high-tech tool. I used PowerPoint to build an easy to navigate and professional looking “program” that will allow interviewers, principals, and other stakeholders to view all my qualifications (resume, cover letter, transcripts) and showcase my technological skills at the same time.
