Career change advice for educators
reflections
How I Got a Job as a Corporate Trainer
Every now and then, it helps to hear the stories of teachers who have transitioned out of education and successfully moved into the corporate world. How does a teacher become a corporate trainer, though? Where does one start? I asked Leslie Claiborne for insight. I...
What Does a Customer Success Manager Do?
Many educators transitioning from education to the corporate world consider the role of customer success management. But what exactly does a customer success manager do? What is a Customer Success Manager (CSM)? Customer Success Managers (or CSMs) have the challenge...
Transitioning from Teaching to Corporate Training
Transitioning from teaching to corporate training seems like an obvious choice for many teachers...
What Other Jobs Can Teachers Do?
Asking, “What other jobs can teachers do?” is the wrong question. Teachers are humans. Would you...
“If Only Someone Would Give Me a Chance!”
It’s Halloween! Are you wearing a costume? Many transitioning teachers feel the need to dress up...
Would You Enjoy Being an Implementation Specialist?
Many teachers considering a new path have never considered the role of implementation specialist....
Finding the RIGHT Job (Part 2)
Finding a job when changing careers is hard enough. How do you make sure you are finding the right...
Why Looking For Any Job Will Keep You from the Right Job: Part 1
“I am desperate to leave the classroom. I am looking for any job that will pay me what I...
How Do I Fit All My Experience Onto My Resume?
"I don't know what experience to include on a resume," my client told me. "I've been working for...
What Data Should I Include On My New Resume?
If you have ever taken time to read through resumes for the corporate world, you will notice that...
I Do More Than Teach: Overcoming Preconceptions of “Teaching”
There are so many job titles that require no explanation because everyone knows what those jobs...
OMG: My Principal/Students/Parents Saw My LinkedIn Profile!
Should Teachers Use LinkedIn? I am often asked, "Should teachers use Linkedin?" When I ask...