Your CV is your first great opportunity to make a striking impression, at the FOBISIA Virtual Recruitment Fair. It is key to stand out in a competitive pool of talented educators. Whether you are searching for a new adventure abroad or intend to advance your teaching career, your CV should showcase your professional knowledge your passion for education, and flexibility in a diverse and international setting.
To better help prepare you, we’ve composed some top 10 tips to ensure your CV is refined, professional, and altered to what FOBISIA schools are in search of.
Let's make your application stand out from the rest!
1. Showcase Educational Achievements
Highlight your significant achievements, such as improved student performance, modern teaching methods, or contributions to extracurricular programs.
2. Tailor Your CV for FOBISIA Schools
Do some research on the schools that are attending the FOBISIA Virtual Recruitment fair and align your CV to their ethos, curriculum, and values.
To view the list of schools that are attending click the link below: https://www.eteach.com/careers/fobisia/
Also, point out specific subjects or programs you're experienced in that match what they are offering
3. Keep It Concise and Relevant
Limit your CV to 2–3 pages. Focus on recent roles, relevant qualifications, and skills that meet the needs of international schools.
4. Emphasize Professional Development
Include certifications like PGCE, Master of Education, TEFL, QTS, IB training, or other relevant qualifications.
Also don’t forget to mention CPD (Continuous Professional Development) courses or workshops that you have attended, especially in education.
5. Provide a Strong Personal Statement
Start your CV with a brief, gripping open statement mentioning your passion for teaching, global mindset, and dedication to student success.
6. Include Extracurricular Contributions
Listing accomplishments in activities that you’ve led, like sports teams, arts programs, or even academic clubs, which are often associated with international school communities
7. Adaptability in Diverse Environments
Provide examples where you have had to adapt, such as teaching in mixed-ability classrooms, working with English as an Additional Language students, or mixing students from diverse cultural backgrounds
8. Focus on Soft Skills
Teaching is not just about technical knowledge; soft skills also matter greatly.
Highlight key attributes that you may have like good communication, conflict resolution, and the ability to inspire and motivate students are things that will make your CV stand out to recruiters.
9. Polish and Proofread
Ensure your CV contains no typos or grammatical errors.
Using a professional layout with clear headings and bullet points makes it easy for the person who will be reading your CV.
10. Make sure you have a digital format of your CV saved
Do this by saving your CV as a PDF with a professional file name example:
("FirstName_LastName_CV.pdf").
Remember that your CV is your one-way ticket to creating a strong first impression with schools. By taking these top 10 CV tips to help prepare for the FOBISIA Virtual Recruitment Fair, you’ll showcase your skill set, experience, and passion for teaching.
There is still also time for you to sign up for the FOBISIA Virtual Recruitment Fair if you haven’t already, and send us your CV using the link below:
https://www.eteach.com/careers/fobisia/talentpool
Now it’s time to take that leap into the next step of your teaching career. We look forward to seeing you virtually at the fair on the 30th of November and wish you the best of luck!
About the author
Vanessa Sizya
Vanessa earned her Bachelor's degree in Textile Design from De Montfort University in Leicester, where she developed a strong interest in consumer journey. Building on this passion, she pursued a Master’s degree in Digital Marketing at the University of West London. Now a Digital Marketing Assistant at Eteach, she brings her creative background and diverse skill set to crafting and delivering impactful content.
