Let’s face it, the hardest part of job hunting in higher ed admin isn’t writing tedious cover letters, choosing what suit to wear, answering interview questions, or even giving your best performance at a forum. The hardest part is the emotional roller coaster.
What To Do If You Got Your DREAM Job and It’s Giving You NIGHTMARES
Even though you met or exceeded all job requirements, nothing prepared you for the stress, politics, and mind-games you have to navigate on a daily basis. You wake up in the morning with a knot in your stomach, secretly wishing you could go back to your old job. But you can’t. Here is what to do instead.
18 Tips on What to Do If Procrastination Is Weighing You Down
How to Crack the Motivation Code
Part 2: Must Read AFTER You Decide to Apply for a Job in Higher Ed Admin
Cover letters that repeat what is on your resume and list facts without explaining why they matter and what the implications are, completely miss their purpose. Your letter is an opportunity to show not only experience and accomplishments but also your leadership style, your core values, and what the institution could expect if they hired you.
Part 1: Must Read BEFORE You Decide to Apply for a Job in Higher Ed Admin
Why You Shouldn't Wait for a Door to Close to Open Another
When a door closes, we suddenly find ourselves without something that we need, which creates a void and urgency to fill that void. Being passive and avoiding seeing the truth is no longer an option. Finding a new door becomes time sensitive and cannot be pushed back to someday… Don't wait for that moment. Knock on new doors now.