THE BEST-LAID PLANS A FRAMEWORK FOR EVALUATING LAST YEAR'S GOALS
Today’s Outcome Overview By the end of this session, you’ll have a game plan for crafting an application packet that will make you stand out so you land an interview .
To Get The Most Out Of This Overview Session… • Close email • Devote enough attention • “I know this” vs. room to grow • Take notes so you can take action
My Story Overview • Planned full-time internship; left teaching role • Hired at the last-minute—head teacher/internship • Didn’t make the hiring pool at 25 • Hired as elementary principal at 26
Imagine If You… Overview • Knew exactly what made you the right fit for the job, and could make the case • Were clear on the strengths and weaknesses of your application packet • Got the job you wanted • Had the impact you intended
Our Agenda Overview • Strategy • Résumé • Cover Letter • Recommendation Letters • Your Plan
The Tiara Fallacy Strategy
The Reality Strategy
The Reality Strategy 3,395,020 All Teachers Master’s of 191,110 Admin ( 5.6%) 1 Jobs Public school teachers and number and percentage of public school teachers who held a master's degree or higher in Administration, Schools and Staffing Survey, 2007-2008, NCES: https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/sass/tables/sass0708_031_t1n.asp
The Résumé’s Job Résumé • To indicate qualifications
Organization Résumé • Contact Information • Professional Objective • Professional Experience – Annotated! – Key accomplishments – Responsibilities • Education & Certifications • Additional Training • References
The Résumé’s Job Résumé • To indicate qualifications
The Résumé’s Job Résumé • To indicate qualifications • To indicate trajectory
The Résumé’s Job Résumé • To indicate qualifications • To indicate trajectory
What If I’ve Stalled? Résumé ASCEND 10 Ideas To… • Demonstrate motion • Indicate trajectory
Demonstrating A Leadership Résumé Trajectory #1 Serve.
Demonstrating A Leadership Résumé Trajectory #2 Lead.
Demonstrating A Leadership Résumé Trajectory #3 Show Up.
Demonstrating A Leadership Résumé Trajectory #4 Go To Conferences.
Demonstrating A Leadership Résumé Trajectory #5 Ask for Opportunities.
Demonstrating A Leadership Résumé Trajectory #6 Ask for Mentoring.
Demonstrating A Leadership Résumé Trajectory #7 Apply.
Demonstrating A Leadership Résumé Trajectory #8 Write.
Demonstrating A Leadership Résumé Trajectory #9 Hire.
Demonstrating A Leadership Résumé Trajectory #10 Read.
My Trajectory Résumé • Several years in same job? • Looking for several years? • Bouncing around a lot? What story does my résumé tell by itself?
The Cover Letter’s Job Cover Letter The cover letter makes the case that you deserve an interview.
The Cover Letter’s Job Cover Letter The cover letter makes the case that you deserve an interview
The Cover Letter’s Job Cover Letter The cover letter is NOT a prose version of your résumé.
What Not To Say Cover Letter • “I exist and have degrees” • “I meet the minimum requirements” • “I am interested in the job…like everyone else” • “Please dig deep into my résumé to find a reason to interview me”
Making the Argument Cover Letter • What makes you stand out? • Who are you as a leader? • What do you believe? • Why are you ready? • Why are you a good fit?
Making the Argument Cover Letter
Avoiding Bragging Cover Letter Make the argument that you deserve an interview… tactfully.
Avoiding Bragging Cover Letter Make the argument that you deserve an interview… tactfully.
Give Information Cover Letter Application screeners need information. What makes you stand out?
Connect The Dots Cover Letter Expertise à Capability Action à Result Experience à Impact Belief à Fit
Do The Work Cover Letter Writing a cover letter is work . You won’t be done in one sitting: Revise, get feedback, revise, repeat.
The Rec Letter’s Job Rec Letters The job of the recommendation letter is to provide independent support for the case you make in your cover letter.
Red Flags Rec Letters Some recommendation letters contain subtle red flags that undermine your case.
Red Flag Examples Rec Letters • Poorly written • Very short or perfunctory • “Please contact me if you are considering this person.” • Focus on work ethic or potential* • Focus on “good soldier” traits
A Perfunctory Letter Rec Letters
How To Get Good Rec Letters Recommendation Letters • Ask early • Ask for a draft • Get feedback • Ask for changes • Ask for more letters than you think you need • Triangulate with position & cover letter
How To Get Good Rec Letters Recommendation Letters
Your Timeline Your Plan • Someday? – Take bold action to gain experience – Give yourself a timeline – Intermediate position? • Next year? – Keep an exhaustive résumé including all training and experience – Start practice interviews with peers
Do The Work Your Plan • If you’ve invested $10,000+ in an M.Ed. or certification program • If you’ll stand to gain $10K+/year in additional income • If this is the work you’re called to do • If this is how you want to have an impact on students’ lives… …then do the work. Ascend.
Your Timeline Your Plan If now is the time… • Ask for draft recommendation letters first • Write out answers to the 52 interview questions • Do 3+ drafts of your cover letter • Perfect your résumé • And consider…
How It Works Your Plan
Ascend Coaching Your Plan • 1-on-1 practice interviews • Group practice interviews • Recommendation letter review • Cover letter review & revision support • Résumé review & revision support • Time-stamped video feedback • 2-year membership in the Network • Site license to all our PD materials • Geographic exclusivity
This is NOT For You If… Your Plan • Not sure about administration • Going to wait a year before moving • Already the chosen one • Not willing to do the work
If You’re Not Sure Your Plan • Take all of our webinars • Review all of our materials • Listen to Principal Center Radio • Join for $19/month at http://www.principalcenter.com/join
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