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2025-26 Knowledge Cafe: Landing the Job and Thriving in Year One: From Interviews to Induction

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Career Workshop Chicago Campus Department/Office Event Online/Zoom Wheeling Campus

Tue, May 19, 2026

6 PM – 7 PM CDT (GMT-5)

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The Knowledge Exchange is a year-long, interactive professional learning series designed to foster collaborative growth in teaching practice while cultivating a supportive community of educators from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All aspiring and inspiring educators are welcome!

Session 8: Landing the Job and Thriving in Year One – From Interviews to Induction
Gain the tools to confidently prepare for teacher job interviews, craft a strong and targeted resume, and develop strategies to not just survive—but thrive—during your first year in the classroom. This session will also cover common interview questions, what administrators look for in candidates, and how to build professional support networks as a new teacher.

Why Attend?
Landing your first teaching job and navigating your first year can be exciting yet overwhelming. This session will help you present yourself as a confident, capable, and prepared candidate, while equipping you with the tools and mindset for long-term success. We’ll explore dependability, responsibility, positive interactions with others, self-awareness, and leveraging student advocacy.

Featuring: Marissa Dordick & Sevtap Guldur

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