Licensing

There are three main types of Indiana Educator Licenses, and the one for teachers is the instructional license. The requirements can be met and applied for by applicants with different backgrounds, including out of state teachers and new in state teachers. Depending on your background, testing might be involved including the Pre Professional Skills Test (PPST) and the Praxis 2 test for specific subject areas. Check the Indiana Department of Education website for the exact requirements you might need.

The second type of educator license is an Administration License for those seeking to be involved with the day to day running of schools. Finally, job seekers might want to look into a school services license, which can apply to jobs such as being a school nurse, school counselor, school social worker, or school psychologist.

Standards

Indiana is known for having some of the highest teaching standards in the country, and there is an expectation for teachers and those working in education to understand them and seek to implement them. There are constant updates made by The Professional Standards Advisory Board, and new information on standards can be found on the Indiana Department of Education website.

Whether it is a teaching or other school related position you are seeking, these few steps should be examined before searching for jobs. There might be a possibility of using past experience or certifications towards your licenses, and sometimes you only might need to fill out an application. Either way, it is worth it to gain access to an in demand job market that you can feel good about.

Here are some of the types of jobs to look for in a college town:

• Administration. Working directly for the schools themselves can offer stability. There are many offices involved in running a school, and they often need support. Particularly, many schools hire telephone reps to call alumni and ask for donations.
• Maintenance and Construction. For those with handyman or construction experience, be on the lookout for these jobs in college towns. Dorms are constantly in need of repair, and schools expand with new construction projects all the time.
• Transportation. Almost any school of a decent size has shuttle buses running throughout campus, and they are often in need of drivers. In addition, third party transportation such as private buses and taxi services are more common in college towns.
• Food Services. One thing students do best is eat. College towns often have a main strip of bars and restaurants that you can go to in person and apply. It is a good way to get a lot of applications in at once and make a personal impression.

If you live near a college, there could be many opportunities right in your town. Grab school newspapers and other local publications at college hangouts and check for job listings. If you are willing to work in various types of jobs, it can give you some traction on your search.

Indiana Employment Statistics

There are various places on the Internet where a person can look up Indiana employment statistics. These include the websites of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Unites States Department of Labor. Information on employment in Indiana is important for job seekers, employers, educators, and economic developers.

For job seekers, data on employment statistics in Indiana are important for information on career assistance, the occupations, the labor force, and Indiana Career Connect. For employers, employment statistics data are vital with regards to demographics, area profiles, income and wages, employer’s services, and education. For economic developers, the data on employment are essential with regards to education, economic indicators, demographics, area profiles, industry, income and wages, labor force, and occupations.

And important source of information on employment statistics in Indiana is the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) program of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. LAUS is a statistical program that computes the annual and monthly average estimates for employment, labor force, unemployment and unemployment rate for several areas. Labor force is the sum of the employed and the unemployed. These areas include states, census regions and divisions, metropolitan divisions, metropolitan areas, combined areas, micropolitan areas, counties, small labor market areas, cities, and county equivalents.

Projections on employment and the unemployment rate are also important for federal programs that provide certain benefits. These include the Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Workforce Investment Act, Public Works Program, Food Stamp limitation waivers, Labor Surplus Area Designation Program, and the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program.

Entry Level Jobs in Indiana

Fresh graduates from high schools and colleges often apply for entry level jobs in Indiana. The difference between college graduates and high school graduates is that the entry level jobs offered to the former are often permanent and full-time positions that need specific knowledge and skills. High schools graduates usually have to be content with part-time entry-level jobs that often require on-the-job training and physical effort.

Getting hired for an entry level job is relatively easy compared to the other jobs but there are still certain things to consider. The first thing to do is to research the company where you want to land a job. It is advisable to know about the type of work, the opportunities for promotion, and the pay. It is important to determine whether your potential salary will be sufficient for your daily needs.

The information that you gather during the research phase is also essential when you go for the job interview. This will also help you develop a game plan that could impress your potential employer. Because of your research, you are able to make a number of suggestions that could help in improving the operations of the company. Make sure, of course, that your plan does not represent a direct criticism of the company or its executives.

During the job interview it is advisable to be confident and to look at the interviewer in the eye. Shaking hands with the interviewer firmly can also show to the employer that you do not doubt your ability to become an asset for the company.