| A | B |
|---|
| professional biography | matches personal and professional strengths to types of schools and communities you like |
| job market | number of teaching positions available compared to number of applicants |
| placement file | contain resume, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other work |
| letter of application | type of position interested in, qualifications, and request an interview |
| Common mistake by first year teachers | applying for only one position at a time |
| professional portfolio | includes samples of your professional experiences |
| professional courtesies | writing a follow-up letter thanking your interviewer for meeting with you |
| Resume | presents an instant image of you |
