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
“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.
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WorkMonger Team Recommendation What Will The World Look Like After COVID-19? In this podcast episode, Bill Gates and Rashida Jones, along with their guest, Dr. Anthony Fauci, explore a big question that is top of mind for many people: what will the world look like after COVID-19? How will the aftermaths of this pandemic change the way we live our daily lives?
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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.
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