It is that time of the year again...when many higher education professionals from master's students to seasoned professionals find themselves in the same exact spot, the job search!
For some, this is a daunting experience filled with uncertainty and uncontrollable situations, for others this is nothing short of full blown fun. But regardless of your experience or your feelings, this time can be stressful. It can even drive you crazy if you do not take the tme to prepare and brush up on your skills.
ACPA hosts a fairly competitive placement program at its national conference, called C3. This is not the only placement program out there, as many of us know, but it is the one that is in Baltimore this year! Check it out if you have not done so already. See if there are any schools or positions you might be interested in. This is only one way to go about a search. You can visit many websites such as higheredjobs.com or reconnect with professional colleagues that you would like to either work for or work with.
Whatever avenue you choose to seek out that new job, don't forget to practice! Review your resume, think about where you want to go professionally and what your model of leadership is. Find a friend and practice phone interviews and face-to-face meetings. This last one might be a bit difficult to do, so let us help.
Have you heard of MCPA's Mock Interview and Convention Preparation Program? We round up seasoned professionals and give you the opportunity to practice your skills. This year's conference will be hosted by the University of Maryland, College Park on Friday, March 4th from 11:30am-4pm. Let us help!!!
No matter what your search process is like, remember to relax. Don't let the stress build up. There is a reason you want to work in higher education, a passion of sorts. Let that guide your way.
How do you de-stress? What do you do when you have the chance to take a break? Share your thoughts here so that other professionals can learn some new tricks!
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