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Thanks for your advice, Kate. Specialized training makes
sense, especially as far as marketability is concerned.
Thanks!

On 4/20/16, Kate wrote:
> As indicated by the prior poster, holding a license is key.
> Documentation of licensure status should show
> prominently in the cover letter and resume. Also consider
> specialized training in autism, social thinking, and
> behavioral analysis.
>
> On 4/20/16, Bernard Benko Jr wrote:
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> I'll preface by saying that this post may seem ridiculous
> or even desperate
>> on my part. I'm writing to get some honest answers. I
> need feedback from
>> school administrators, especially if you're involved in the
> hiring process at
>> your respective schools, districts, etc. I'm probably not
> even the first
>> person to broach this subject.
>>
>> My wife has her Masters in School Counseling. She's
> been applying all
>> over the country for school/guidance counselor positions,
> attending job
>> fairs, etc for the last 4 years. We live in Pennsylvania,
> and have a
>> willingness to relocate should an opportunity arise. I'm
> very supportive of
>> my wife and want to see that she gets to pursue her
> passions. However,
>> we feel at a loss with this whole process. She's spent
> many hours each
>> day after work, applying even for just one position...has
> applied for almost
>> 200 positions over the years. Is it time to throw in the
> towel? Look at other
>> careers? I know counselor positions are few and far
> between. Is getting a
>> job really only about who you know? From what I know,
> the positions aren't
>> often mandated, therefore getting the ax when cuts have
> to be made.
>>
>> I figured I'd give it a shot by asking those that are
> involved in the actual
>> decision making process. Is there anything to make her
> more marketable
>> in this field saturated with applicants?
>>
>> I'm not in the school system myself. I've been working in
> mental health for
>> over 15 years. I can only support her with this frustration,
> but don't really
>> know what else to suggest. I feel that she's qualified and
> has a background
>> competitive with other applicants. It's just that the hard
> work is producing
>> nothing. No calls for interviews, etc. I'm not even sure
> that her resume is
>> being looked at.
>>
>> Cliff's notes of her qualifications
>>
>> - Bachelors in education
>> - High School teacher for 5 years at a school in an urban
> setting
>> - 9 years (so far) working in the MH field
>> - Weekend director of a Residential MH facility
>> - Dialectical Behavioral Specialist - thesis on DBT for
> high school students
>> - CPI Trainer (non violent crisis intervention)
>> - Currently completing ASCA's College Admissions
> Specialist certificate
>> training.
>> - More
>>
>>
>> I know I'm probably preaching to the choir with my
> concerns and
>> complaints. I just feel that it's time she at least gets a
> chance. Sorry to
>> take up everyone's time - if you're reading this. Any
> advice or a point in the
>> right direction for my wife would be wonderful! Thanks!
>>
>> Bernie
>>
>>

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