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Master Your Career and Leadership
Development While Working Remotely
In this edition of Leaders in Education, we will focus on professional career
and leadership development for non-teaching professionals in education.
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Learning and Development Strategies During COVID-19
Businesses around the world are quickly adapting to new working environments during the Coronavirus pandemic. Many companies pivoted to remote work to ensure business continuity while protecting workers from potential exposure. Conducting business-as-usual also means continuing to focus on employee development, not letting learning and development fall to the wayside. For businesses shifting to online remote work, now is the time to use technology for learning and development opportunities. Here are a few strategies to help you along the way.
The Art of Working Remotely: Professional Development
Whatever industry you're in, there's bound to be one thing you can count on: change. Things never remain constant. Change is inevitable, but the important part is how you react to it. Want to continue to make yourself marketable, year after year? Keep an eye on what's happening in your industry and evolve along with it. Here are some ideas for keeping up with what's going on in your industry.
What Remote Workers Need to Know About Career Development
A recent study found workers who telecommuted are less likely to receive promotions, big raises, or satisfactory performance reviews than those who work in the office. The study found: Remote employees didn't have the same "passive face time" as their in-office colleagues, and leaders evaluated workers differently based on whether they were seen in the workplace. Remote employees can't fake productivity by sitting in a cubicle looking busy — and they may need to work a bit harder to make an impression with their bosses. Here is everything you need to know about your professional development while working remotely.
7 Keys to Remote Career Development
Developing a career that reflects our passions and provides opportunities to grow is the ultimate professional goal. Career development takes constant work, and when you work remotely, there are special considerations that you need to keep in mind. Here are seven keys to remote career development that address the unique challenges that remote professionals face.
How Do You Keep Your Skills Sharp as a Remote Worker
When you're working in any environment, it can be challenging to keep your skills sharp when you are always delivering on deadlines. Sure, you could ignore professional development, but at some point, the pace of technological and industry change will outrun you, and you'll find yourself out of date and behind. Make it a focus to do something to enrich your knowledge each year. It'll pay dividends when you ask for a promotion or look for another opportunity! Here are a few tips to keep your skills sharp while working remotely.
A Guide for JobSeekers During the Pandemic
With education organizations largely telling their employees to work from home until the coronavirus pandemic gets under control, jobseekers are finding that potential employers are switching in-person interviews to video or are pausing the search process entirely. You may be forced to take your networking from an in-person environment to a virtual one.
You need to equip yourself with remote working tools and resources, and focus more on that one dream job versus applying to every posting you see. Regardless of where you find yourself in your job search amid COVID-19, this guide will help you navigate these never-before-charted waters of finding a job during a global pandemic.
WEBINAR: JOBSEEKING IN THE ERA OF COVID-19
Tips and Advice for Navigating the New Normal
Wednesday, May 27, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
As companies move to remote work to fight the coronavirus pandemic and an increasing number of workers are being laid off or furloughed, many jobseekers are concerned about the current employment market.
You might be wondering if you should continue to send out resumes or assume that no one is hiring for the foreseeable future. You may be considering the best ways to go about finding the right opportunity in the current economy. With all that said, you can still be actively working on your job search.
Attend this webinar where you'll find advice, resources, and community conversations to address the impact of COVID-19 on your jobseeking process and how to change your approach to acknowledge the new normal.
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Now Offering a Limited-Time Discount of 10% Off All Career Services With Code: 10OFF
Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
You’ve heard it’s crucial to follow-up in the application process, but how and when?
First, it’s important to remember that hiring managers and recruiters have a lot on their plates right now. For the hiring manager, hiring might be one small aspect of a very dynamic role. They could be putting out multiple fires at once as they adjust to school/business closures. And for recruiters, while their full-time job is hiring, the current job landscape means that they might be receiving hundreds of applications for openings that might have received 20-30 applications just three months before. Recruiters may be responding to many inquiries, reviewing hundreds of applications a day, and meeting with hiring teams to re-evaluate timelines or check the existing candidate pool.
With that in mind, a professional follow-up that reiterates your interest and demonstrates empathy is an opportunity to distinguish yourself from the rest of the pool.
Following Up on your Application Template:
Dear Recruiter,
I hope you’re doing well during these challenging times.
I’m reaching out to follow-up on the status of my application for the [fill in the title] role, which I applied to on [May 5th]. I simply wanted to reiterate my excitement about the role and the opportunity to work at [the organization], as well as inquire to whether or not you’re still considering candidates at this time.
I know timelines are dynamic given school/business closures, and thoroughly understand that processes may have changed. I’ve attached a copy of my resume in case it’s helpful.
Wishing you and your district all the best.
Take care,
Your Name
Just as quickly as a follow-up can help, it can also hurt. I’ve received emails riddled with typos and emojis, phone calls demanding an update at that moment (versus inquiring as to when they can expect an update), or multiple emails/phone calls on the same day from the same person. Avoid this issue by approaching communication with hiring teams in the same way that you do a job application or interview - with care and professionalism.
If you need support during your job search, our team can help with personalized one-on-one support. Check out WorkMonger’s career services.
Online Professional Development Resources
We've collected and curated a list of the best complimentary and low-cost professional development resources, including online courses on a variety of non-teaching topics to help you skill-up from anywhere.
WorkMonger Team Recommendation
The Six Morning Habits of High Performers
Learn the six habits of the most successful people in history. Hal Elrod describes how they changed his life—and how they can change yours, too—in this course adapted from the podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job. Elrod is one of the highest-rated keynote speakers in America, creator of one of the fastest-growing and most engaged online communities in existence, and author of one of the bestselling books in the world, The Miracle Morning. Here he describes approaches for the silence that generate new ideas, explains how NOT to do affirmations, and reveals the impact of tiny amounts of exercise. Plus, learn how to do simple practices, like reading and scribing, to introspect and become a better version of yourself.
FEATURED JOB: STEM Prep Academy High School Director
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SPOTLIGHT JOBS
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!
TrulyHired Remote Job Postings Are Complimentary Until the End of May
Education Organization Can Post Any Role That Is Either Permanently or Currently Remote
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Announcing Our New Career Technology Platform
As you know, WorkMonger is committed to improving the efficiency of the talent ecosystem in education by leveraging technology to connect mission-aligned professionals with education-focused organizations and schools across the United States. As part of this commitment, we are heavily investing in advanced technologies to make connecting with your next great career opportunity even easier.
We are excited to announce the availability of our new technology platform that features an Enhanced WorkMonger Account. You can now manage and update your career preferences anytime, so we can be sure to match you with your next great opportunity.
The spring hiring season is now underway, so don’t miss out on your next great career move - create your Enhanced Account today and gain access to more and better matches, profile updates, and priority matching status.
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