... 5 The Nontraditional Path: Help for Non-Education Majors and Those Returning to the Field We’re all familiar with the adage, “It’s a matter of being in the right placeat the right time.” Well, ... a12-point font and do not exceed one page.2. Use a formal business-style format for your letter—don’t be too casual and over-friendly. Do not use contractions.3. Check and double-check for ... positions●Development by the Defense Department of the Troops to Teachers pro-gram, E-March, a campaign to snag soon -to- retire military officers, plusjoint teacher-recruitment ventures, such as the Army Transition...