A call to post!

This is an open invitation for teachers seeking jobs to post their strategies on looking for work, and it is place where all teachers seeking jobs to gain valuable job-hunting tips as we all try to weather the current economic climate.

First, a little bit about myself. I am a certified English teacher in the state of CT. I have two Master's degrees, one in English from Clark University, and one from my undergrad alma mater, Eastern Connecticut State University in Secondary Education. Previously I taught in Hartford, but I left to pursue employment in a district that was a better fit for me. Prior to my Hartford experience I taught for a year in South Windsor where my position was unfortunately eliminated.

Fast forward to today. From May to the present I have gone on 18 interviews! To me this is indicative of several things: One, my resume looks really good on paper. Two, my interpersonal skills could use some fine-tuning, and three: I am among thousands in need of a job. During this odyssey I have gained a number of insights and tips as to how to present oneself to an interview committee, yet I do not claim to be a self-professed expert. I would greatly appreciate insights from present and past job seekers - what have you found worked and did not work in your searches?