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Which flavor of Customer Success is right for you?
To be honest, Customer Success is a field that really confused me when I first transitioned into EdTech. After all, isn't it kind of everyone's job to make sure customers are successful? It turns out Customer Success departments are relatively new and their evolution has a lot to do with how software products are sold.
Tips from teachers who just secured new jobs in EdTech!
For the majority of you who are still in the thick of your job search, I know it can sting to see those "I'm so excited to announce...." posts on LinkedIn. You wonder what you're doing wrong and probably feel some frustration and envy. Although this is the most natural reaction in the world, I'll
What recruiters actually see when you apply on LinkedIn
You see the "LinkedIn Easy Apply" button, you click submit, and then you never hear a word. What's actually happening on the other side?
How to network (without feeling creepy)
Networking is scary, but turns out it's the way most people learn about new career paths and find jobs!
How to get referred to the job of your dreams
Once you find a company or job that you're excited about, how can you maximize your chances of getting an interview?
How to become an EdTech leader at your school
If you're thinking about leaving the classroom at the end of this year, here's how to use the time ahead of you to show EdTech leadership at your school!
The EdTech landscape: understanding your options
EdTech is a diverse field... which type of company is right for you?
Product Management Deep Dive
Product leader Will Doolittle breaks down what Product Management is all about, and then I share the lessons I learned from my transition into this field!
Interviews
Transitioning from school leadership to tech
While most of my advice is geared toward teachers, I've started to get a steady trickle of requests from transitioning administrators. I'm hearing things like... Are there are any EdTech roles particularly well suited for former principals?How do I transition from district leadership to EdTech?What should a school leader's resumé look like? Since I taught
Q&A with an EdTech Recruiter & CEO
Mark Phillips is the founder and CEO of HireEducation, a recruiting agency that fills open EdTech positions with qualified candidates! We discuss the right and wrong ways to message recruiters on LinkedIn, how the stress of an EdTech job feels different than teaching stress, and how teachers can maximize their potential when applying. In your experience, what
From Teaching to Curriculum Design
Is Curriculum Design right for you? Learn how Clinton Loo transitioned from High School Math teacher to content creator and team leader at Renaissance Learning.
From Teaching to Sales
Learn how Eric's teaching experience helped him communicate effectively with customers and move up the ranks of a large education company.
From Teaching to Product Leadership
Karina Linch & I discuss what motivated her to become one of BrainPOP’s first employees after teaching in the Bronx, and how prospective Product Managers can stand out to employers.
From Teaching to Marketing
Find out if marketing is right for you (and how Jeremy became a marketing whiz for Khan Academy after teaching kindergarten!)
From Teacher to Edtech CEO
Philip Cutler is the CEO of Paper Education, a company that improves educational equity by delivering individualized support to students who need the most help. We discuss his path from teacher to founder, how he leads a mission-first organization, and how some teachers set themselves apart by bringing positive energy to the interview process. What
From Teaching to Customer Success
Paige shares which parts of her career switch came naturally to her and which parts took more effort, and helps you decide if Customer Success is right for you!
Q&A with Clever’s Founder Dan Carroll
Learn how Dan Carroll identified a problem as a teacher and technology director and built Clever to solve that problem for millions of teachers.
From Teaching to Instructional Design
Find out how Sara conquered guilt & insecurity to become a successful instructional designer who helps other teachers follow their passion!