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There seems to be an ongoing debate about leadership vs. management and supervision. Are they exclusively different, one and the same, or are they related and inter-mingled? The author of this article provides an insight into this debate.
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OpEd/Conversation Starter
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For many, "Power" and "Supervision" have negative connotations, which stems from our relationship with them in the workplace. That being said, rather than eliciting feelings of dread or ambivalence, supervision can be an empowering experience that increases teachers’ agency and self-efficacy.
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What WorkMonger is reading right now.
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Even in a world seeing a boom in remote work, managers want to supervise employees. Good supervision can inspire employees and keep them focused on company goals, whether they're at home or in the office. Excessive supervision and micromanagement can do the opposite. Minimizing the amount of supervision can sometimes improve performance.
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Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
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All your cover letter questions answered!
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In recent weeks, the topic of cover letters has come up a lot in my coaching calls with clients. Below, I’ll share a round-up of the questions and my answers!
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1. Should I even bother writing a cover letter? Does anyone read them?
Not all recruiters or hiring managers read cover letters, especially optional ones (I would hope that if they’re required in an application, they do read them, but I can’t promise everyone will). As a recruiter and hiring manager, I read ALL cover letters. Most of them were pretty boring. But sometimes they were great, and really strengthened a candidate’s application. If the cover letter is required, write the cover letter. If the cover letter is optional, consider writing it if you are pivoting careers and want to share rationale, or if you don’t meet a 100% of the job qualifications but want to still make a case for why your transferable skills are an asset. When you write any cover letter, make sure to tailor the document for that role and company. A strong cover letter will clearly demonstrate you read the job description and the employer’s mission statement.
2. Cover letters seem outdated and feel like a waste of time. If an employer requires a cover letter, should I consider that a red flag?
You might have heard that in light of the “Great Resignation” (also referred to as the “Great Reshuffle”), many job seekers are turning a spotlight on long hiring processes. Why should you submit a cover letter when you’re clearly interested in the job if you’ve taken the time to apply? WHY do you have to submit a letter that not everyone will read?
As a recruiter, I’m a big fan of making job applications simpler - this makes them more accessible for folks with already busy schedules and can increase the pool of highly qualified applications. That being said, most employers still require applicants to write a cover letter, so it’s not a red flag. Actual red flags on an application - requiring you to pull a credit report and submit that on an application, or sharing your current/previous salary.
3. How long should my cover letter be?
For almost all candidates, I would stress no longer than one page (roughly 3-5 paragraphs). Include an intro explaining why you’re excited about the role and employer's mission, 1-2 paragraphs providing rationale about why you’re the best candidate given your background, and close it out by reiterating your excitement about the role and the employer’s mission.
When I work with school system executives applying for roles as superintendents or commissioners of education, we often create 2-page cover letters as they serve as both a personal/professional bio while also making the case for why they are positioned to add value in the new role. The audience for these cover letters can include search firms, board members, parents, and elected officials. Sometimes they are made available to the entire public. I would only suggest a 2-page of cover letter if you are applying to one of these high profile roles.
4. Can I use the same letter for all jobs?
You can certainly create a cover letter template which you personalize for different roles, but it must go beyond switching out the name of the employer and the job title. A strong cover letter will answer the following three questions:
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- Why this employer (what about the mission speaks to you)?
- Why this particular job (what about the role speaks to you)?
- Why you (what aspects of your values, skills, qualifications, experiences uniquely position you to add value)?
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WorkMonger’s mission is to bring lasting systemic change to the education sector by revolutionizing how education organizations and professionals connect for meaningful, non-teacher positions. Apply today to work at WorkMonger!
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Small Steps Nurturing Center’s mission is to provide an exemplary early childhood program to instill and foster the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth of economically at-risk children and their families. This Campus Director will create a culture of excellence, professionalism and deep care for students, staff and the Small Steps community. They will be responsible for cultivating strong relationships with teachers, staff, and families, leading with a high degree of professionalism, and managing daily school operations in accordance with school policies including ensuring that all licensing and accreditation standards are met.
The ideal candidate has 3 years of teaching experience in a preschool setting required. Experience in direct supervision and working with low-income or Title 1 schools preferred.
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College Possible is a growing nonprofit coaching students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to break the cycle of poverty and empower the next generation of leaders. They are looking for a program management leader to be their Senior Director of Program Operations. The Senior Director of Program Operations will empower, manage, lead and support both college access and success teams. The Senior Director of Program Operations will work in close collaboration with the Executive Director on matters related to programming and budget for the MN site and will serve as a member of the Senior Leadership team for MN.
The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience with program development in either K-12 education or higher education organization. Experience in college access is preferred.
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On a foundation of Christian faith, Martha O’Bryan Center empowers children, youth, and adults in poverty to transform their lives through work, education, employment and fellowship. Explore! Community School is an educational outreach of the Martha O’Bryan Center, Nashville’s oldest anti-poverty nonprofit that has been serving the city and Davidson County for over 100 years. They are looking for a campus operations expert to be their Director of Operations. The DOO will manage all non-instructional systems such as facility maintenance, transportation, technology, vendor relationships, student enrollment data, and staff compliance.
The ideal candidate has 3-5 Years of site operations leadership experience.
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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 a senior academics leader to be their Vice President, Academics. The VP of Academics will directly supervise four direct reports (the Senior Director of Language and Literacy, the Director of STEM, the Director of MTSS, the Associate Director of Personalized Learning) whose teams include approximately fifteen national staff members. This role serves as the primary thought leader and advisor to the Sr. VP of Program, in regards to Rocketship robust and powerful school model and educator's professional development program.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years of broad school system and instructional experience with a track-record of successful instructional expertise in realizing high levels of student achievement in a complex, multi-site, multi-regional environment. This person also has experience in designing and facilitating professional development strategies in a large charter network or nonprofit.
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