Common questions from candidates

These are questions that we frequently hear from teachers

17 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

Why do I have to fill out a Candidate Summary if I've already uploaded my resume?

Resumes are visible post-connection—your Candidate Summary serves as a preview & helps schools search candidates by qualifications entered!

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

Does Selected accept international candidates?

What to do if you are a candidate outside of the United States.

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

What happens when I click "I'm interested" from an employer's message?

Share your full profile and resume with one click!

Written by Madeline Nelson
Updated yesterday

What is the Candidate Dashboard?

Your Dashboard is your home base on Selected!

Written by Madeline Nelson
Updated over a week ago

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