Common questions from candidates

These are questions that we frequently hear from teachers

14 articles in this collection
Written by Loren Heinbach and Madeline Nelson

Creating a Profile

Selected Teacher Profile Creation Best Practices

Tips to boost your profile's strength!

Written by Madeline Nelson
Updated over a week ago

Do I need to upload an image to my profile?

Choosing the right image for your candidate profile.

Written by Madeline Nelson
Updated over a week ago

How do I add an institution not listed on the dropdown menu?

Written by Madeline Nelson
Updated over a week ago

How Selected Works for Educators

Details on how Selected works for candidates — steps to get your next teaching, counselor, or school leadership job

Written by Loren Heinbach
Updated over a week ago

Selected's Resume Resources

Written by Madeline Nelson
Updated over a week ago

Converting your resume to a PDF

How to upload your resume file as a PDF on the candidate profile

Written by Loren Heinbach
Updated over a week ago

How do I write a "Headline" in my profile?

When completing your candidate profile, what should I write in the Headline section to introduce myself?

Written by Loren Heinbach
Updated over a week ago

What locations is Selected in?

Employers hiring on Selected are currently located in these geographies, cities, or areas.

Written by Loren Heinbach
Updated over a week ago

Why is Selected asking me about my gender, race & ethnicity?

What are you doing with this info? Do I have to fill this out?

Written by Loren Heinbach
Updated over a week ago

Interacting with Employers

Tips for Introducing Yourself to a School

Written by Loren Heinbach
Updated over a week ago

Which employer messages should I respond to?

Should I respond to a school's initial contact? What are the expectations? Can I respond to only messages that I want?

Written by Loren Heinbach
Updated over a week ago

What schools are hiring?

What is the full list of schools hiring? Is a specific school that I want to work for hiring? What are the schools hiring near me?

Written by Loren Heinbach
Updated over a week ago

Navigating the Job Posts Page

How to search and find job posts!

Written by Madeline Nelson
Updated over a week ago

How do I keep my job search private from my current employer?

"Profile Preview" feature lets you choose how your information is displayed to schools.

Written by Loren Heinbach
Updated over a week ago