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Join us on April 10 at 12 PM CST / 1 PM EST for our FREE webinar, When Plan B Becomes Plan A, designed for professionals navigating career transitions, especially those affected by layoffs. During this 60-minute session, we’ll explore strategies for pivoting your career, managing finances during uncertain times, and standing out in the competitive job market. Whether you’re considering lateral moves, bridge jobs, or simply looking for expert job search tips, this webinar has something for you. Plus, engage with our experts during a live Q&A to get your questions answered.
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Job seekers today face a highly competitive market, with recruiters seeing an overwhelming number of applications for each open role. To stand out, Kathleen Nolan, senior recruiter at GrowthLoop, suggests focusing on four key strategies: crafting outcome-based resumes that highlight measurable achievements, building a strong personal brand on LinkedIn, leveraging networking for referrals, and sharpening interview skills to demonstrate confidence and adaptability. Despite the challenges, Nolan encourages candidates to stay resilient and open to new opportunities, emphasizing that a proactive and strategic approach can still lead to success in today’s job market. Read the full post for more tips on navigating this competitive landscape.
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Strategic HR is still a work in progress for many organizations, despite the growing emphasis on its importance. To truly unlock HR’s potential as a business partner, HR leaders must go beyond traditional roles and embrace a more holistic, data-driven approach. By aligning closely with business goals, acting on employee feedback, and leveraging diverse experiences, HR can create meaningful impact and drive business success. Read the full post to explore expert strategies for maximizing HR’s role in today’s competitive landscape.
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Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
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Things you’re doing in a job search that make some recruiters cringe.
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I polled my recruiter colleagues to get a sense of things job-seekers are doing these days that make them cringe. Just like no job-seeker is the same, recruiters are unique individuals too so something that annoys one person may not bother another. With that said, here are things my colleagues shared with me:
- Showing up on-site to hand a recruiter or hiring manager your resume. This strategy might still work with small businesses, especially those that are customer facing (like retail or restaurants), but for roles in education, nonprofits, and other social impact organizations avoid this strategy. Instead of standing out in a positive way, you’ll just be the person who interrupted the receptionist’s day who now has to run around finding the recruiter (who may be in a meeting or interview) to greet you. Trust me, whoever you meet with will just remind you to please go home and submit your application online.
- Emailing/calling for updates daily (when you’ve already been given a timeline by the recruiter and it’s on-track). Look, reaching out for an update when no update has been provided, or there’s no clarity about next steps makes sense. But reaching out daily for updates after you’ve been provided a timeline and process will give the recruiter/hiring manager pause about your professionalism and self-awareness.
- Asking “Do you have any reservations about me?” or “Is there anything I could have done better in this interview?” at the end of your interview. Many candidates want to demonstrate humility and a commitment to grow, but trust me this is not the way! Instead of demonstrating humility, you’re asking the recruiter or hiring manager to end the call by outlining all the things that gave them pause about your candidacy! If your goal is to clear up any misconceptions, you can instead ask: “Is there any topic we discussed that I didn’t fully expand upon, that I can do so now or in a follow-up email or conversation?”
- Incorporating outdated trends on your resume, such as an “objective statement,” a “personal interests” section, or the line “references available upon request.” While these might have been standard elements of resumes 20+ years ago, they no longer belong on your document. Replace the objective with a professional summary or bulleted list of career highlights, the personal interests section with your technical skills, and avoid mention of references because they no longer belong on a resume.
- Trying to make your resume stand out with graphics, colors, fonts, and formats instead of exceptionally clear, concise, and data-driven content. In this age where everyone seems to be a content creator or influencer, and people encourage you to focus on your “brand,” I understand the urge to get creative on your resume! Personally, I find graphics and colors distracting and would much prefer a candidate go for something easy to skim and that is laser-focused on impact.
- Applying to jobs at other organizations using your current work email address. No, just no. Even if you’ve been with the same employer for years, your work email should only be used for work performed as an employee of that organization! Everything you email from a work email account can technically be reviewed/audited by your current employer and it’s not a good look to apply for jobs or engage in conversations about outside employment. Consider creating a personal email address which includes your first and last name and make sure to check it regularly if you aren’t in the habit of doing so. If you receive outreach from a recruiter to your work email, direct them to contact you at your personal email instead.
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The New TrulyHired Job Board is Here!
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Laureate Academy seeks a dynamic Principal to drive academic excellence, foster a thriving school culture, and develop a high-performing leadership team. This role is an opportunity for an experienced instructional leader to make a lasting impact in Jefferson Parish by ensuring students are prepared for rigorous high schools, competitive colleges, and professional careers. Responsibilities include coaching Deans, ensuring data-driven instruction, strengthening student culture, and building strong family and community engagement. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of leadership experience in high-autonomy, high-accountability schools, with a proven track record of driving student growth. Experience in instructional coaching, strategic planning, and talent development is essential.
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East Mountain is dedicated to fostering a safe, innovative learning environment where students engage in transformative experiences and creative problem-solving to become forward-thinking leaders. As we expand our impact, we seek an outstanding Founding Middle School Principal with a proven track record of success to lead the launch of our new middle school, opening in 2026-2027, with a year devoted to planning for the new school during the 2025-2026 school year. In partnership with the Executive Director, the Founding Middle School Principal is a Senior Administrator who will contribute significantly to the creation of the school's programs and vision. Ideal candidates hold a master’s degree, a New Mexico PED Administrator’s License (or the ability to obtain one), and have 10+ years of experience in education, including 3+ years in instructional leadership.
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PelotonU seeks a strategic and results-driven Director of Strategic Partnerships & Student Recruitment to expand access to higher education for Texas students. This role is an opportunity for a mission-driven leader to drive enrollment growth, cultivate high-impact partnerships, and develop a high-performing recruitment team. Responsibilities include leading recruitment strategy, managing partnerships, coaching Recruitment Coordinators, and ensuring data-driven decision-making to meet enrollment goals. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in customer success, account management, strategic partnerships, or recruitment, with a proven track record of exceeding targets. Strong execution, relationship-building, and analytical skills are essential.
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TrulyHired is a quick, easy, and tailored job board that specializes in providing job seekers with educational equity roles at impact-driven education organizations. Here are a few of the amazing jobs we have available. Check them out and apply if you're interested!
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