It's time to celebrate a New Year! Are you in the mood? If you're still teaching and you aren't excited about it, heading into a New Year might seem like a downer. For many teachers, it means heading back to school after two weeks of sleeping in, seeing family, and (finally) reading a ... Read More about New Year, New Habits, New Job!
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Updating Social Media For A Job Hunt Without Being Obvious
Hi, Sarah-- I recently downloaded your e-book. I can't wait to print it out & dive in! Since you have been down this road before, I have a question for you. I know that the way to network effectively is through social media. While I do have a LinkedIn account, it's not 100% forthcoming on ... Read More about Updating Social Media For A Job Hunt Without Being Obvious
Christmas Presents Teachers Really Want (Especially When They’re Job Hunting)
It's that glorious time of year when teachers around the country desperately shift into "Survival Mode" to live out the short weeks between Thanksgiving Break and Christmas Break. If that's you right now... I feel you! I, too, lived in that in-between space where you try to figure out if you ... Read More about Christmas Presents Teachers Really Want (Especially When They’re Job Hunting)
Interview Advice: How to Talk About Leaving Teaching In A Professional Setting
In this real story of life after teaching, we hear from S in the UK and her mini-interview with a CEO about why she is leaving teaching. Please note this is not a photo of S. Hello Sarah, I have been in contact before and have brought your E-book. Just reaching out for some advice really-- ... Read More about Interview Advice: How to Talk About Leaving Teaching In A Professional Setting
My Spouse Doesn’t Support My Need to Leave Teaching
My worst fear is that my family won’t adapt well to my change. Especially my spouse. I feel that my spouse identifies me as a teacher, (I’ve been a teacher since before we got married) and each time I discuss my anxieties and decision to pursue a new career, I feel that my spouse tries to discourage ... Read More about My Spouse Doesn’t Support My Need to Leave Teaching
Great Jobs for Former Teachers Spotlight: Project Management
Looking for your first job out of teaching can be frustrating and confusing. What do you do with your experience? Who will hire you? Wonder no more. Here's the next spotlight of great jobs for former teachers: My favorite go-to example of a great job for a former teacher is "Project ... Read More about Great Jobs for Former Teachers Spotlight: Project Management
Agree/disagree: “The only way you’ll get hired is if you have a friend who will hire you or get you in.”
When I have interviews, things go well, then they look at my resume and start asking me things like: So why don’t you become a principal? Have you considered private schools? I do my best to extinguish those kinds of things since I am working on my MBA but my efforts have been fruitless. I even ... Read More about Agree/disagree: “The only way you’ll get hired is if you have a friend who will hire you or get you in.”
How to Prevent Hiring Managers from Pigeon-Holing You As An Educator
Are you ready for some controversial advice? You may not want to hear this, but I believe it's true with all my heart. I also believe it's how I found career success in three different industries with nothing but a Master's in Teaching and three years teaching experience. Hiring Managers ... Read More about How to Prevent Hiring Managers from Pigeon-Holing You As An Educator