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Year End Wrap Up
In this edition of Leaders in Education, we are bringing you interesting news and stories to wrap up what has been an incredible and unprecedented year.
5 Things We've Learned About Virtual School In 2020
With months of virtual learning under our collective belt, students and educators have come a long way. What works? What doesn’t? What are the impacts? NPR breaks down some of the biggest things we’ve learned about distance learning this year.
Meet TIME's First-Ever Kid of the Year
Time magazine announced their first-ever Kid of the Year. At just 15 years old, Gitanjali Rao is a scientist and inventor who is going to change our world. From opioid addiction to cyberbullying, she is tackling some of the biggest issues facing Americans.
14-Year-Old Girl Wins $25,000 For a Scientific Breakthrough That Could Lead to COVID-19 Cure
In other amazing teenager news, middle-schooler Anika Chebrolu made a scientific breakthrough that could contribute to a cure for COVID-19. Winning the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, Anika was the recipient of a $25,000 reward.
Remote Learning Is Not Going Away Soon. This Is How to Make It Better.
Clearly, remote learning is here to stay, at least for the next few months. So how can educational leaders ensure a quality online learning experience for their students? Read on to see five ways experts suggest improving online learning for all students by using data, evidence, and research.
These are Some of This Year's Most Inspiring Moments. Which One Moves You Most?
In a year of upheaval, everyday people stepped up to help each other through the COVID-19 pandemic and stood up against systemic racism. There were moments of compassion, bravery, and grit—bringing light and hope to one of the most challenging years of our time.
How do you lead in times of absolute upheaval, when you can't predict what change could come tomorrow? With humility, transparency and urgency, says leadership researcher Amy C. Edmondson; because these are the ingredients that make a workplace psychologically safe.
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Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
“Should I send a post-interview 'thank you' email or mail a card? Who do I send it to: the hiring manager, the recruiter or the entire interview panel? HELP!”
A friend of mine recently reached out to me to get a clear answer on this topic after falling into a Twitter rabbit hole. I let her know that in my 10+ years of recruiting and hiring in the education space, I’ve probably received less than 15 handwritten “thank you” cards from candidates post-interview. Mailing a handwritten card is not a norm you need to adhere to in this day and age, ESPECIALLY now that we’re mostly virtual. Instead, opt for a personalized "thank you" email. Emails are fast, effective, and a best practice for your interviewing tool kit.
Here are things to consider:
- Hiring teams usually meet together following a batch of interviews prior to making a final decision. With this in mind, send your email within hours of your interview (not days), and include everyone you engaged with during the interviewing process.
- If you had meaningful interactions with different members of the hiring team (such as separate interviews or substantial email interactions), consider sending individual thank you emails. Otherwise, one email to the whole group is fine.
- Don’t have a hiring manager’s email address? Don’t stress. Simply ask whomever helped you coordinate the interview for contact information.
- Send a "thank you" email at each stage of the process, even after more informal or early conversations. Though it may feel like overkill, don’t miss an opportunity to share your sincere interest in the role and to demonstrate professionalism.
- Regardless of whether you send one email or five, ensure your email is personalized. Reiterate your excitement about the role, the team and the organization.
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