Stepping Off the Job Hunt Emotional Roller Coaster

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.

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What To Do If You Got Your DREAM Job and It’s Giving You NIGHTMARES

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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

It is common for people to spend a significant amount of time feeling bad about things they think they “should” do but they are not doing. Sometimes, they spend more time thinking about it than the time it would actually take to get the tasks done. Find out how to end procrastination. 

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

Here are some ideas I wish every person seeking a leadership position in higher ed administration would consider before applying.  1. Don’t follow general job hunting advice. Most job hunting advice is written for students entering the workforce and adults in the private sector.