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primarily for ABE/GED/ESOL teachers, but useful for anyone wanting to integrate technology
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7 Pinterest Boards to Follow for Your Career

7 Pinterest Boards to Follow for Your Career | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Is it possible to get anything but hours of casual fun out of the popular pinboard site, Pinterest? As it turns out, yes! Check out these boards to follow.
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12 Skills the Common Core AND Employeers Want | Teaching the Core

12 Skills the Common Core AND Employeers Want | Teaching the Core | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
The Common Core is a set of goals aimed at college and career readiness. This we know. But do the anchor standards really correlate to what employers want?
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Education Administration Jobs | Education Dive

The latest education administration jobs available in the United States.
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How to Use Facebook’s Graph Search to Supercharge Your Professional Network

How to Use Facebook’s Graph Search to Supercharge Your Professional Network | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Graph Search is a way to explore Facebook's wide array of information about people, and you can use it to find a job too.
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Digital & Tech Jobs | Mashable Job Board

Search for jobs on Mashable, the leading news source for digital innovators. Find job listings in design, marketing, social media, and technology. New positions added daily.
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What Do Employers LIKE To See On Your Social Media Profiles? - Social-Hire

What Do Employers LIKE To See On Your Social Media Profiles? - Social-Hire | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
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6 social networks that can make you better at your education job

6 social networks that can make you better at your education job | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Whether you are looking for a new position or just some feedback from peers, these networks excel at professional development for educators.
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Seeking Jobs - In Maine

Seeking Jobs - In Maine | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
I created a page today entitled Job Seekers, which links to some wonderful tips, tricks and resources on landing that perfect job. I also wanted to add some specialized info for my friends in Maine...
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jobs - Maine

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Be memorable, get hired

Be memorable, get hired | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Some tips for making you memorable in job interviews.
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Social Media Job Searching Tips for Dummies

Social Media Job Searching Tips for Dummies | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Social Media Job Searching for Dum mies!
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Communication Skills in the Workplace

Communication Skills in the Workplace | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
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Not exactly edtech, most great article on skills that are still required in the workplace

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How to Hunt for a Job Using Social Media

How to Hunt for a Job Using Social Media | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
A how-to guide for finding a job through major social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.
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How To Find A Job On Twitter: Part 1 | Glassdoor Blog

How To Find A Job On Twitter: Part 1 | Glassdoor Blog | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
There has been a lot of buzz lately about Twitter becoming a publicly traded company. At this writing, it is reported that the stock price will be somewhere
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really good article with specifics

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17 free resources for lessons about jobs and careers | Teach them English

17 free resources for lessons about jobs and careers | Teach them English | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
At some point in your teaching you'll have to do a course book unit based on jobs and careers. Here are 16 resources for you to take a look at, all on the theme of jobs and careers
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some lesson plans and activities about job searching - ESL activities

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6 Ways to Build Your Career Network Online

6 Ways to Build Your Career Network Online | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
Stretch your network with little more effort than it takes to hand over your business card.
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17 free resources for lessons about jobs and careers | Teach them English

17 free resources for lessons about jobs and careers | Teach them English | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
At some point in your teaching you'll have to do a course book unit based on jobs and careers. Here are 16 resources for you to take a look at, all on the theme of jobs and careers
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Secure your career: top 4 tips for LinkedIn use in 2013

Secure your career: top 4 tips for LinkedIn use in 2013 | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
LinkedIn has changed the way individuals interact in their professional lives. Whether you are looking for a new job, a career change or business partners, Li
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Can You Use Twitter for Your Job Search? - CareerEnlightenment.com

Can You Use Twitter for Your Job Search? - CareerEnlightenment.com | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
A few weeks ago I interviewed a designer named Hal Thomas who got a job using Twitter. I had MANY questions about the use of Twitter in the job search that we simply didn’t have time to answer. So I’m going to answer them here.
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insights from Joshua Waldman regarding using Twitter for Job searching

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Why Traditional Resumes Are Dead: The Rise Of Resume 2.0 - Social-Hire

Why Traditional Resumes Are Dead: The Rise Of Resume 2.0 - Social-Hire | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
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Hamilton - Math To Build On: Preface

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math in construction

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Getting Results In The Jobs Market: The Modern Resume

Getting Results In The Jobs Market: The Modern Resume | EdTech Tools | Scoop.it
That little sheet of paper that you send off to potential employers? Yeah, it isn’t your resume. Nowadays, your resume is the entirety of your web presence. To prove my point, let’s look at the original purpose of the resume.
CATHLEEN SLONE's curator insight, June 18, 2013 9:10 AM

Your resume is your homepage. All of your online profiles are a good way to showcase who you are! #innov8u #careers #resume #onlinepresence #socialmedia

Valerie Whitcomb's curator insight, January 28, 2014 9:18 AM

Interesting and partially true.  Lots of our returning and disabled vets that we work with at www.globaltrainingfoundation.org don't even have basic computer skills, much less an online presence.  Nice article for the computer savvy.