K-12 Job Search
Job Search Services

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION TOPICS:
Job Search | Credential | Resumes + | Portfolios | Certification/Licensing | Ask EPCS

Where do I begin?

• Follow the timelines provided to be sure your job search is on track!
• Make an appointment with an EPCS Consultant to help! Call 262-1755

Job Search Services

• Why should I create a job search account with EPCS?
  Convenience, authenticity and job search system access are just a few reasons, see more
  
  
• Where does the $40.00 go?
  • EPCS will copy and mail 20 credentials to districts of your choice
  • We will also provided consulting and assist you in printing up to 15 portfolio pages (high quality color laser prints) with packaging and labels
  • Learn more about EPCS Job Search Account Service
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• I've opened my job search account, what do I do now?

You may want to refer to the time-line included in the job search account materials-- or check the on-line timelines to make sure you are covering all the bases.

Here's some items to focus on:

1. Research districts you are interested in: f ind out what their hiring practices are.
2. Fill out WECAN application for WI jobs
3. Apply to vacancies that you are interested in
4. Prepare for interviews
5. Work on your portfolio: collect artifacts, write about them, journal
   See completing your portfolio advice from former students

• How does my credential get sent to employers?
  

When you want to have your credential sent, you can go to EPCS On-line and within the Job Search menu, select credential request, complete and submit the mailing information. If a district asks us to send a credential, we will do that as well. For more details, go to Credentials: Applying to Districts and Credential Services and Policies

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Job Search Materials: resumes, letters, interviewing

• How do I create a resume?
  
  • Preview the samples available on-line to give you some ideas for formatting and content: sample resumes
  • Attend a resume, schedule available on-line at workshop
    
    
• My resume is too long, how do I get my resume to fit on two pages?

  Meet with an EPCS consultant to review your resume, call 262-1755 to make an appointment. If you are not able to come in, make a telephone appointment-- and/or send us your resume over email for review! See our Consultant list

• Do I need the EPCS address on my resume?

By giving employers the EPCS contact information, it allows them to contact EPCS directly for your credential file. Refer to the sample resumes

• How do I prepare for interviews?
  See interviewing tips

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WI PI 34 (Certification) and Licensing

• Where can I check the PI 34 requirements?
  See Portfolios page, click on PI 34 Information > Certification Programs
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• How do I complete my portfolio for certification?
  See Portfolio Planning & "Completing Your Portfolio" - advice from former student teachers

• How do I apply for my WI teaching license?
  See information on Teaching Licenses
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• How do I apply for a license in another state?
  See teacher licensing in other states
  

• What if I don't have the license yet, can I still search for a job?
  See information on District Request for Licensing
  

Portfolios in the Job Search

• How do employers access my e-portfolio?
  You will need to release your portfolio and create an employer password.

• How do I tell employers how to access my portfolio? 
  Refer to the Promoting Your Portfolio page

• Do employers look at portfolios?
  Refer to the Promoting Your Portfolio page

• How do I get employers to look at my portfolio?
  Refer to the Promoting Your Portfolio page

Ask EPCS

• Contact us with your questions!