Exploring Career Options Beyond Teaching: The Careers Former Teachers Often Thrive In
One of the biggest fears teachers face when considering career change is not simply leaving education — it is figuring […]
Happy New Year – Happy New Podcast
In December, I was invited to be a guest speaker on an international podcast to discuss just what it means
How to Tackle the Statement of Application for School Jobs
For many teachers and school leaders, the statement of application is one of the most stressful parts of applying for
Why Meaningful Career Change Is More Possible Than You Think
Yay, I have exciting news! Dream jobs are real – they do exist. Maybe you are not so sure about
Why Creating a Decision-Making Culture Is Vital in Educational Leadership
“DO NOT DISTURB UNLESS URGENT – IMPORTANT MEETING IN PROGRESS.” That was the sign on the boardroom door. Inside sat
Transitioning into a new life beyond the classroom.
This is the moment you have been dreaming of – the moment where you can hand in your notice and
Discovering and finding your new career path beyond the classroom.
All the plans are in place. You have a clear exit strategy and have mapped your next course of action
How to map your next course of action to leave your teaching career behind.
Now that you have created your exit strategy, to successfully leave your teaching career behind you need to decide your
How to create an exit strategy to leave the classroom behind.
You may not realise it yet, but if you have taken a long, hard look at your career in education
What is your weakness? 3 things not to say in an interview situation.
It might feel like a trick question in an interview – after all, you want to sell yourself. And here
How Long Should a Professional CV Be?
As a professional CV writer, I see hundreds of CVs from every span of experience and profession. To help people
Are You Exploring Possibilities — or Avoiding Decisions?
Career change can feel exciting at first. New possibilities appear.Ideas start flowing.You begin researching different careers, qualifications, businesses, opportunities and
“I forgot my pants!” 7 things NOT to do at a job interview + #1 must-do tip to get the job.
Over the years, I must have been in hundreds of interview situations both as a candidate and as an employer.
“Live Less Horizontal” is a phrase I coined on a ski trip last year…
In 2021, I left my substantive headteacher role in a large urban primary school and embarked on a quest for
Oops! The one word my wife never likes to hear.
With so many other words to choose from, this is the one my wife picked. Why? It all started about