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Professional Development
In this edition of Leaders in Education, we will focus on the latest tools, resources, and guidance for education leaders looking for professional development.
Four Ways to Grow Your Team via Professional Development Plans
With so many fires to put out, it can feel hard to justify carving out resources for professional development. However, spending some time and money now can save you a lot in the long run. Here are some ways you can grow and develop your team for long-term impact.
How to Prioritize Your Team's Professional Development, Even Remotely
Research shows that over half of companies plan to keep a work-from-home policy permanently. This new normal means making some changes to the way we approach PD. Here are some steps for adapting your development sessions for a virtual space.
Bristol Community College is offering a series of free professional development webinars through December. The sessions are open to any JobSeekers, educators, employers and employees who want to learn how to navigate remote professional and educational spaces. Take advantage of delving into topics like developing your personal brand.
Teaching Lab, freshly equipped with a grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, is helping educators connect with their students. This support will allow the non-profit to translate their lessons for virtual campuses. Continue reading to hear about the importance of these connections from a parent and previous teacher.
Why Aren't Employees Engaged in Professional Development?
Many employees are feeling disconnected right now. Engagement has been a top priority for companies in the last few years and is hitting a critical low. Learn why professional development could be the key to combating this.
Focus on Learning and Development to Increase Retention
Providing learning and development is key for keeping employees interested and engaged in the work you’re doing. Focusing here can increase retention rates and help your organization have a reputation of valuing employee growth and setting them up for future career success.
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Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
Should jobseekers invest in a LinkedIn premium account? Not necessarily. A LinkedIn premium account allows users to conduct extensive searches for other users (like recruiters, hiring managers, and other professionals at your target employers), and send them direct messages (InMails). Though it’s definitely handy to have access to those features, sending personalized connection requests can be just as effective AND it’s free. Talent folks (like me!) receive a large number of daily LinkedIn requests, and I can tell you that less than 10% of those are personalized. Here are a couple of templates for reaching out to recruiters via a free connection request:
- Messaging a recruiter prior to applying for a role at their organization: “[insert recruiter name], I recently came across the job posting for [insert name of org]'s new [job title] opening and the job description really speaks to me! I'm a big fan of your organization and plan on applying shortly. I hope you'll look out for my app and let me know if it's a fit."
- Messaging a recruiter at your target employer: "[insert recruiter name], I hope you’re doing well! I'm a big fan of [name of their organization] and would love to join your LinkedIn network. Take care - [your name]”
Why these messages work: They are personalized and specific without making big asks (like asking for an interview, or advice). They also demonstrate networking savvy.
Recruiters exist to help organizations identify and hire great talent - don’t feel nervous about reaching out professionally!
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