01/07/2014 | Landing the Job
How Do I Ask for a Recommendation?
Once you’ve selected three to five people who know you well to write your references, you’ve got to ask them. Here’s how.
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12/10/2013 | Landing the Job
Writer’s Block? 5 Personal Statement Ideas
Don’t know what to write in your personal statement? Get started with one of these five ideas.
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11/22/2013 | Good In Your Hood
gcLi Leadership Edge: JoAnn Deak
We are thrilled to share the next installment of gcLi’s Leadership EDGE series. This episode features developmental psychologist, speaker, and author JoAnn Deak.
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09/30/2013 | Landing the Job
Sample Resume Series Part I: New Teacher
Your resume is one of the most important documents in your file–and can be difficult to create. Part I of our fall resume series is for new teachers!
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09/25/2013 | Landing the Job
Cover Letter vs. Personal Statement: Do I Really Need Both?
If you’re zipping through the documents in your CS&A candidate file, checking “to-be-completed” items off a list, you might pause when you come to the personal statement. Here's why you shouldn't ignore this important document.
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09/16/2013 | Landing the Job
Marketing Yourself: Addressing Schools’ Concerns
Your application process is all about marketing–and you are the product. The first step? Demonstrating that you understand what a school is looking for.
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