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A Publication of WorkMonger
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Women face many obstacles on their path to leadership in comparison to their male counterparts. A group of researchers wondered why institutions consistently fail to promote women to top jobs. Their research revealed 30 different characteristics and qualities of a woman’s identity that emerged as points of criticism creating barriers to women’s
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OpEd/Conversation Starter
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Although women have made great strides in the field of education and there are now more women than men serving as principals, there are still significant barriers to leadership. However, if women are to continue to advance and make progress, they will need more than mentors—instead, they will need sponsorship from those who are willing to speak their names in rooms that they may not even be in.
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What WorkMonger is reading right now.
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Today, women occupy executive positions in business, government and academia. A woman has run for president and another serves as vice president. Yet, fewer than 33% of the 500 largest districts have female superintendents, though most teachers are women. This article provides some ways to fix that imbalance.
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Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
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I just started a new role, but I’ve discovered it’s not a great fit for me. What should I do?
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Have you ever started a new position but quickly regretted the decision? Perhaps you convinced yourself you’d be happy to commute 1 hour each way, or you quickly discovered your responsibilities are different from what you were promised at the interview stage. Maybe you just don’t like the culture at your new organization/team.
Pre-pandemic, employees were often advised to stick it out in new roles for 6 months to a year, both to see if feelings changed, and also, to avoid the appearance of “job hopping” on resumes. Post-pandemic, so much has changed - the economy and job prospects are constantly shifting. Fewer hiring managers are flagging “job hopping” given that so many workers were impacted by layoffs, job-seekers sought new roles as they relocated to live closer to family, or roles that were remote in 2021 are now transitioning to on-site or hybrid. Millennial and Gen Z employees are also more likely to quit roles if they are different than advertised, or if there’s a toxic culture. All that being said, if you consider leaving a role within a few months of starting, you’ll be in good, or at least better company, than you may have been in 2019. Read on for some considerations as you plan out next steps.
- Are you contractually obligated to stay within a set amount of time, or provide a long notice? If you break your contract, will you be required to return a signing bonus, relocation allowance, or other benefit?
- Have you shared feedback with your manager or explored ways to improve your role or work dynamics?
- Do you have a safety net (financially, health care, etc.) to rely on should you quit your role now without a new one lined up?
- Are you open to staying in your role and seeing if your feelings change while discreetly seeking out a new position?
If you do ultimately decide to quit your new role soon after starting, you do not have to include the position on your resume or LinkedIn profile, especially if you were there for less than 3 months, but you will still need to include the role on official job applications asking for your work history. And if you’re wondering how to frame your reason for leaving after onboarding to a potential employer, focus less on what was wrong with the old employer and more on the work you’re uniquely positioned and excited to perform and that you realized soon after starting that the role was not as advertised. Share that, as you explore new positions, you’re seeking a role where you’ll get to leverage your skills in x and y, and a team culture that looks like z. Then, you can check for alignment - “Is that how you see the ABC role on your team?”
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Create or Update Your JobSeeker Profile
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Education Opens Doors’ primary focus is to open doors for middle school students from historically underserved communities by providing rigorous, culturally relevant college and career access curriculum during the academic school day. EOD is looking for an operational leader to be their new Director of Operations. The Director of Operations will be responsible for developing and implementing Operational processes that align with Education Opens Doors objectives, Learning and Development strategies, and Human Resources strategies.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in an operations role, with at least 3 years in a leadership role preferably in the non-profit sector.This person also possesses a strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, including experience with HR compliance.
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As Michigan's third-largest and most comprehensive education service provider serving charter schools, Choice Schools Associates' culture is driven by putting students first, expecting greatness and teamwork. They are looking for an impact-driven, mission-aligned educational leader to be the new Superintendent who will over see three classical academies. The Superintendent's impact comes through the development of high-quality schools resulting in remarkable academic results, student success, and healthy and sound school environments. As the keepers of Choice's word and driver of the unique educational model, Superintendents are also responsible for cultivating relationships with community leaders, authorizers, stakeholders and school boards to fulfill their school's mission.
The ideal candidate has 10+ years of successful experience as a teacher and school leader. This person would need to have a Master's or Doctoral Degree from a regionally accredited educational institution. Current Michigan School Administrator certification or enrolled in an MDE-approved School Leader Preparation Program leading to School Administrator certification within six months after the start of employment required.
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TrulyHired is a quick, easy, and tailored job board that specializes in providing JobSeekers 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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