Most higher education professionals understand the benefits of networking, such as professional development, advancement opportunities, and career guidance. However, many are unsure of how to go about it, and may be intimidated by the process. Here we offer some simple strategies for developing your professional network.
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Networking for Higher Education Professionals
January 26th, 2012College President Views on Technology and Higher Education
January 12th, 2012Based on findings culled from an earlier research study focusing on public and college president attitudes toward higher education, Pew Research Center released a recent report on the views of college presidents regarding the digital revolution and higher education. Here, we summarize some of the key insights of the report.
Online Education
According [...]
Managing an Effective Reference Process
November 10th, 2011Seeking and acquiring professional references is an important and critical part of the job search. Candidates should take a deliberate, thoughtful and strategic approach when asking someone to serve as a reference for them during the job search process. Here we offer some key strategies for effectively managing the reference process.
Resources for those Considering a Career in Student Affairs
October 24th, 2011Every year, we recognize October as Careers in Student Affairs month. Student Affairs is an important, wide-encompassing field of higher education administration and is open to all backgrounds of professionals, allowing them the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on students’ academic lives. To cap off Careers in Student Affairs month, we’ve compiled a list of excellent resources for those who are considering a career in student affairs.
The Search Committee In-Person Interview: Part 4: The Runaway Interview and What Not To Do
September 29th, 2011The final post in our Four Part Blog Series on the Search Committee In-Person Interview focuses on the “runaway interview” and what not to do.
The Search Committee In-Person Interview: Part 3: Curveballs and How to Handle Them
September 1st, 2011Part 3 of our Four Part Blog Series on the Search Committee In-Person Interview focuses on how to prepare for and handle “curve ball” questions.
The Search Committee In-Person Interview: Part 2: What to Ask
August 11th, 2011Part 2 of our Four Part Blog Series on the Search Committee In-Person Interview focuses on what questions to ask at your interview, including both the professional and personal points to consider.
The Search Committee In-Person Interview: Part 1: How to Prepare
July 28th, 2011Part 1 of SJG’s Four Part Blog Series on the Search Committee In-Person Interview focuses on how to effectively prepare for your interview.
Defining the Role of the Search Committee and Managing an Effective Search Process
July 14th, 2011An institution’s search process for placing administrative officers is a vital, yet time and resource-heavy endeavor; it requires the agency of a competent and invested search committee – the cornerstone to any successful search process and candidate placement. An effective search committee is one that will conduct a thorough and [...]
SJG’s Summer 2011 Reading List
June 30th, 2011Wild, unpredictable weather seems to be a theme for the summer so our book choices this year reflect a theme of leadership in a time of change across a wide range of topics!
-The Inspiring Leader: Unlocking the Secrets of How Extraordinary Leaders Motivate
Authors: John Zenger, Joseph Folkman, and Scott Edinger
Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2009
Performance thought leaders John [...]
