A Publication of WorkMonger
and TrulyHired
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Former Chief Master Sergeant from the Air Force Office of Special Investigations discusses the importance of trust. While people think of trust mostly in personal relationships, it extends to the workplace from colleagues to clients.
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OpEd/Conversation Starter
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While Zoom meetings are still a strong trend, remote employees are spending less time socially with their colleagues. This has led to making less “close friends” at work which might be a key to better work-life balance.
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What WorkMonger is reading right now.
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Many sources (ourselves included) put out a lot of content on how to make your calendar more efficient. However, relationships don't need to be efficient. Focus should remain on the value they add to your life.
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Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
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Do I Really Need to Write A Cover Letter?
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“If a cover letter is optional, do I really need to write one? Does anyone actually read them?”
I got this exact question from three different clients this week so figured it was worth addressing!
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First of all, as a recruiter and hiring manager, I always read cover letters. When done well, a strong cover letter can connect the dots for a hiring manager about how a candidate’s experiences, skills, and values uniquely position them to add value in a role. But here’s the thing - most cover letters fail to do that. Instead, many candidates simply send the same personal statement out over and over again, reiterating what is already listed in a resume without creating explicit connections between their qualifications, the needs of the role, and the employer’s mission.
I absolutely cannot speak for all recruiters or hiring managers, and the truth is that there is a large camp who don’t read cover letters. Especially because so many of them are dull, not personalized to the role, and add little value to a candidate’s application. For some hiring managers, the “optional” part is a test to see who goes above and beyond. And for others, a cover letter might just help them see you as a stronger candidate if they’re not sure how your past experience relates to this particular role (especially if you’re trying to make a pivot, say, from teaching to corporate instructional design). If the cover letter is optional, I would only recommend writing it if you make sure to address these three questions:
1) Why are you interested in this company/organization? Use language from their mission statement, which is typically found on the job description or the “About” page on a company website.
2) Why are you interested in this particular role at the company/organization? Use specific language from the job description, highlighting which aspects of the role excite you and align well with your professional interests/skills/experience.
3) What experiences, skills, and values do you possess which uniquely qualify you to add value right away? Provide specific examples from your professional background which demonstrate your capacity to succeed in this particular role.
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The National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY) is an organization of teacher leaders, that seeks to transform the teaching profession by using our credible voice to support policies and practices that advance educational equity, teacher leadership, educator effectiveness, and the conditions, capacity, and culture necessary to support great teaching and learning for all students. NNSTOY is seeking an experienced CEO-level professional to build on NNSTOY’s successes, advance NNSTOY’s newly approved strategic plan, and lead this national teacher leadership organization toward greater impact and sustainability. The Chief Executive Officer & President reports to the NNSTOY Board of Directors and is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.
The ideal candidate has 7+ years of education industry experience. This person also possesses leadership experience as well as the ability to develop and maintain sound financial practices.
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LiberatED Way's mission is to engage students in liberated learning that draws on the assets and uniqueness of each school community. Liberated learning is academically rigorous, affirms student identity, prepares students socially and emotionally, and creates meaningful opportunities for students to explore and pursue their interests and passions. They are looking for an experienced program manager to be their Houston-based Program Director. The LiberatED Way Program Director will support Leadership Development and Strategy & Implementation partners in directing the contextualized implementation of the LiberatED Way approach in various regional geographies.
The ideal candidate has 10+ years of relevant work experience with strong project management and consultative skills. This person is also knowledgeable about K-12 education trends and school systems leadership.
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Rocketship Public Schools believes that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. They are looking for an experienced school leader coach to be their Director of Schools DC. This individual will be a key strategic leader on the Schools Team and will directly manage 2-5 of our transformational Principals. In this role the Director of Schools (DOS) will ensure that Rocketship schools remain a model for instructional excellence both in regards to student outcomes on multiple measures (literacy, math, science, social-emotional, etc.) as well as continuing to serve all students through a culture rooted in inclusion of special education students and rigorous support of a Positive Behavior Interventions & Support structure.
The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience serving as a School Leader in a high-performing charter or district environment with significant experience in instructional leadership /management.
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The Ewing Marion Kauffman School is a free, public charter school serving more than 1,200 students in 5th through 12th grades. Focused on student achievement and strong character, the school’s mission is summarized in three words: create college graduates. They are looking for an experienced instructional leader to be their Manager of Curriculum and Instruction. The Manager of Curriculum will be responsible for overseeing curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on middle school and high school humanities, planning and facilitating professional development, and performing school administrative responsibilities and duties as a member of the School Leadership Team.
The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience in curriculum development and instructional methodology. This person also possesses a history of effectively coaching/mentoring both new and experienced teachers.
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SCORE works to ensure public education in Tennessee continues to deliver academic progress for students from kindergarten through career. SCORE informs and influences state policy, monitors progress to measure impact and identify challenges, and prioritizes Tennessee’s education agenda. They are looking for a senior leader in finance to be their Vice President of Finance. SCORE’s Vice President of Finance will play a critical leadership role in advancing SCORE’s work as the organization grows and implements its strategic plan. This position will lead the organization’s finance and accounting function, including financial planning, financial reporting, treasury management, and supporting the Finance and Audit Committees of the board.
The ideal candidate has 7-10+ years of expanding leadership experience in finance or accounting. This person also has experience working in a fast-paced environment; educational, nonprofit, or social enterprise experience preferred
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TrulyHired is a quick, easy, and tailored job board that specializes in providing JobSeekers with non-teaching roles at impact-driven education organizations. Here are a few of the amazing roles we have available. Check them out and apply if you're interested!
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