Many people have won jobs because they thought outside the box, and it’s this form of alternative thinking combined with modern technology that means you can create a killer job application nowadays. Today a CV doesn’t just have to be words on a piece of paper. You can easily design a stunning document on high quality paper, whilst you may decide to have an online portfolio of work if its relevant to your industry, and you can move your potential employer from looking at the paper document to a website where they can interact with you and learn more about you. There is also the option of creating a video to tell the world you’re looking for a job, which many people have done with great effect. If you can be a little bit different and possibly a bit wackier, you can draw the right type of attention and move to the top of the ‘CV pile’, even without a CV!

If you are considering an alternative career path from your current job as a teacher, there are so many options out there for you. With experience of being a teacher you would a gained many skills that are easily transferrable across many other jobs. These include:

Exam marker- Exam marking is a great option if you want a break for face to face interaction. This career can help to boost your income, and provide you with time to consider your career choices.

Bank Teller- A bank teller can be an ideal career change for a teacher, this is due to your great communication skills and professional presence. Two skills required in the bank while helping their clients.

Educational supplier– Various companies have products that target teachers and the school sector, having a teacher to represent these products will help add some value to their product and also assist them in product marketing.

Finding a job isn’t an easy task especially when the jobs market is at a particularly competitive time. If you’re looking for a new role then you will be likely to find yourself applying for a wide range of positions, often many more than you might think you need to.

Often recruitment is just a game of luck, but there are certain things that you can actually do to increase your chances of finding a position.
It is not always that simple, though, and there is a range of other mitigating factors to consider such as; the standard of your qualifications, your work experience, the state of the current job market and the sector in which you wish to work.
One of the methods to get yourself noticed is to register with a recruitment agency. The recruiter will take care of your application and highlight all of your best points to a perspective employer. Recruiters can also give you feedback on your CV and interview technique- which can make a massive difference to your employability.