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A Note from our Founder - John Troy
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Happy New Year! I hope you, your family, and your friends all had a joyous holiday season and that 2026 is off to a wonderful start!
It’s January, and that means the Spring Hiring Season in the education sector has officially begun! We know this spring many of you will be job seeking, so with that in mind we’ve got two new developments to accelerate your job search!
1) More Job Matches: One of our core services has always been using our algorithm to match JobSeekers with our Search Firm clients. Now, for the first time, we’ve hooked our WorkTogether algorithm up to our TrulyHired job board! What does this mean for you? Way more job matches! What used to be hundreds of job matches sent out per week will now be thousands! Be sure your JobSeeker profile is up to date so you don’t miss out!
Note: Not a WorkTogether JobSeeker yet? We’ve also streamlined our sign-up process. Now simply upload your resume, answer a few questions, and you’re eligible to be matched - for FREE - to amazing jobs right away!
2) Free Expert Advice: Resumes. Cover Letters. Interview Prep. Networking. Job seeking is hard, and everyone can use some extra help and encouragement. That’s why we’ve put together our JobSeeker Toolkit. Lots of online resources on everything you need to know to land the right next job! Check it out - for FREE - here.
And, as always, if you need an expert career coach to help write your resume/cover letter, plan your job search, or help you prep for your next big interview, look no further. Learn more about our career coaching here.
So, here’s to 2026 and changing the world one successful JobSeeker at a time! We’ll be your partners every step of the way.
Together,
John
Founder, WorkTogether Talent Consulting
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Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! As you dive into spring hiring, strategic hiring is essential. This guide provides nine approaches for filling tough school administration roles; from employee referrals and network outreach to working with education search firms and promoting from within. Start the year strong by aligning recruitment with your strategic goals.
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Great leaders often assume that what works for them will work for everyone- a hidden blocker that undermines team performance. This piece challenges the 'If I can do it, so can you' mindset and explains why effective talent assessment requires meeting people where they are, not where you think they should be. Essential reading for leaders planning strategically for 2026!
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What We’re Reading Right Now
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Want your succession plan to actually work? Start with talent management. This guide breaks down how to spot high-potential employees, create meaningful development opportunities, and build a culture where people grow into leadership roles. Perfect timing as you assess organizational capacity and plan strategically for 2026; strong talent management today means seamless transitions tomorrow!
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Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
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Leveraging AI for some honest job-searching feedback
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I work with brilliant clients. Talented professionals who look at a job description, and know with confidence that even though they may lack some of the requisite experiences and skills, they can upskill quickly and make good use of their many transferable strengths. They sometimes bring me target job descriptions for roles that are a bit of a pivot or promotion, and ask me for my honest reaction on whether or not it’s sensible to invest time in applying. We analyze the job descriptions line-by-line, and discuss how their experience might be viewed by a discerning recruiter or hiring manager.
But what happens if you don’t have immediate access to a seasoned career coach or recruiter to guide you? Enter AI.
I wrote a prompt for AI that you can use at home:
“Here is the job description for [role]: [enter the url for the job description]. Here is my current resume [copy and paste it here, or include the url for a google doc version]. Act as a highly selective recruiter or hiring manager. How qualified and competitive do I appear based on the job description? Do not count my transferable experience.”
Follow-up: “What kind of experience/qualifications would I need to include to be more competitive?”
When I hear that candidates are applying to hundreds of roles and not receiving interviews, my gut tells me they are a.) submitting weak materials (i.e. resumes without any impact metrics, cover letters that aren’t personalized, etc), or the more likely scenario, b.) they are applying for roles for which they are currently not qualified or less experienced than other applicants. Using the prompt above can help you use your time wisely, investing your energy into applying for roles for which you are extremely competitive.
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The New TrulyHired Job Board is Here!
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Phalen Leadership Academies is committed to providing high-quality public education that ensures scholars thrive as leaders in their communities, at home, and in the world. The organization is seeking a full-time, remote Development Manager to drive sustainable funding through state and federal grants, supporting their mission. This position is responsible for managing a portfolio of government grants, strategic projects, and collaborating with school leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure funds are effectively allocated to meet organizational goals. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience developing complex, competitive government grant proposals, including budgeting and narratives.
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Scholar Fund exists to connect community needs to opportunity and resources. Everyone deserves access to what they need to thrive. They are looking for an Operations leader to be their new Senior Manager of Operations & People. This position is a strategic, proactive leader responsible for managing the organization's core operational systems, staff support, and administrative processes. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of progressive operations experience in nonprofit, business, or equivalent environments. Proven track record building sustainable systems from ambiguity. Senior-level expertise required.
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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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You don’t have to be a job seeker to take the next step in your professional growth.
Our tailored career services—like resume reviews, interview prep, and personalized coaching—help leaders like you gain clarity, align with your goals, and stand out.
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