So far in this course, you have analyzed the many elements of differentiated ins

So far in this course, you have analyzed the many elements of differentiated instruction related to content, process, and product to support learner needs. In many ways, the elements of differentiation are also applicable when you apply for instructional jobs, and you must be able to differentiate your application materials to the needs of the hiring manager.
Just as you have created your Instructional Plan Template to be appropriate and meaningful for your particular instructional setting (e.g., K-12, higher education, etc.), you must also be able to market yourself as a candidate for jobs in that instructional setting in an appropriate and meaningful way. This is because the process for applying for jobs, and the application materials you will need to provide, will vary from one instructional setting to another. Job advertisements for instructor positions in higher education, for example, will likely require you to submit a curriculum vitae (CV), while job postings for a workforce development instructor will more likely require you to submit a resume. You will need to know how these two documents are different and which, if not both, you will need for your career goals.
Prepare:
Read The Difference Between a Resume and a Curriculum VitaeLinks to an external site..
Read University of Arizona’s Global Campus Career Services’ list of Niche Job Boards for EducationLinks to an external site..
Find a job posting that matches your career goal(s). You may choose a job posting from the Niche Job Boards for EducationLinks to an external site. or from any other job board of your choice (such as IndeedLinks to an external site. or MonsterLinks to an external site.).
Write:
List your career goals. You may have created these already in your EDU650 course, or you may wish to take this opportunity to revise them.
State the job title in the job posting you have chosen, and provide the URL link to that job posting along with a screen shot of the job posting.
Decide whether you would use a resume or a CV to apply for the job, and explain why.
Discuss what skills and experiences you currently have that meet the criteria listed in the job posting you chose.
Discuss skills, experiences, or other qualifications you still need to acquire in order to meet the criteria listed in the job posting.