Working in education, it’s important we’re always learning the best ways to build our professional skills so that we can better serve our children and the communities in which we operate. According to The Balance Careers, Managers and Supervisors value employees with these top professional skill sets: planning, organizing, leading, coordinating, directing and managing. If you’re interested in sharpening your skills and would like guidance on how to strengthen your competencies, we have seven specific self-management skills (and resources) that will help you become a…

Offering remote roles isn’t common practice in the education space. In many cases, and especially in more traditional institutions, structuring roles as remote never really cross the hiring team’s mind. Has your team tinkered with the thought of offering remote education jobs? Have you considered the possibilities and potential of creating remote opportunities? If not, what misconceptions or objections are holding you back? We ask because you could be causing your organization to miss out on great talent! When you expand job functions in the…

Whether your career-to-date is in ed-tech, sports, policy, government, non-profit, schools, or the private sector, at WorkMonger, we believe you can use your expertise and influence to impact a child’s education positively.  In this blog, we highlight 12 innovative, inspirational leaders in education who work tirelessly to provide the support, resources, and valuable lessons needed to better the education sector. 1. Bill Gates Founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Microsoft “It’s fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed…

 In the field of education management, you can't afford to hire sub-par talent.  The decisions you make and the policies you enforce will have a direct impact on an entire student community. As such, it's wise to fill your vacancies with only the best.  That said, how do you find and secure the right recruits?  It all begins by following the best hiring practices. Today, we're pulling back the curtain and sharing our top 15 ways you can attract the ideal candidates and turn them…

This summer, don't let the heat drag your performance down. As the temperatures rise and the days lengthen, you may find that you need an extra set of hands around the office. Instead of hiring full-time seasonal employees for summer support, why not bring on an intern instead? This can be an ideal, cost-effective way to keep productivity high. It also allows you to help train and mentor a potential hire. Yet, for this initiative to be effective, you can't set up a workstation, cross…

One of the most nerve-wracking parts of job hunting is the stretch of time after a job interview. We’ve all been there, and it’s tempting to just go home and sit in front of the TV or take a long nap — anything just to move on from the experience. But the hunt isn't over yet, and following some crucial post-interview steps might just end up getting you that job! Here is what you need to do: Write a post-interview assessment If you know you…

If you’re an educator looking to move out of the classroom, there are plenty of other alternative careers for teachers in the education world. You may not know which roles you’re qualified for or what you would enjoy doing. Way too many people leave the education sector when they’re done teaching because they don’t know what they can do within it. We don’t want you to be part of the flight! There’s a significant talent shortage in the education sector, so your skills do matter…

If you’ve ever hired someone, you know how the process starts. With your dream candidate in mind, you eagerly write out the job description. Master’s Degree. Ten years of total work experience and five years in a similar field. Management experience. Strong track record of success in a similar role. The list goes on. When you’re finally done, you step back, read the description, and smile. This person would be awesome! Of course they would. When has someone dreamed up a candidate that would be…