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December 17, 2014
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Why it's important for job seekers to research an employer
Job candidates should show that they have researched a prospective employer during an interview, career coach Arnie Fertig writes in this blog post. Job seekers should find out about an employer's challenges and competition and be ready to show how their skills and experience can help advance the organization's mission and goals, he writes. U.S. News & World Report/On Careers blog (12/16)
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Landing an interview might take multiple tries
Consider applying for jobs multiple times if you don't get an interview on your first try. "Reapplications can speak volumes about whether someone is really as motivated as they claim to be," writes Marianne Stenger. Brazen Careerist/Brazen Life blog (12/15)
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Higher Ed Employment Trends
Commentary: Part-time professors needed, but so are improvements
Relying too much on part-time professors is hurting higher education, Rob Jenkins, an associate professor at Georgia Perimeter College, asserts in this commentary. However, he writes, adjunct professors are necessary and some instructors may prefer the arrangement, though new Affordable Care Act employment rules may lead some colleges to reduce adjunct hours to avoid paying benefits. The Chronicle of Higher Education (free content) (12/15)
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Higher Ed in the News
Study shows benefits of college access programs
College access programs may be the key to helping low-income students start and finish their degrees, according to a study by the National College Access Network. The study found that -- of the low-income and minority students involved in programs of the network's member organizations -- 70% to 71% enrolled in college. Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (12/15)
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Va. college students lobby governor to ease higher-education cuts
A student advocacy group is asking Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and state lawmakers to spare higher education from further budget cuts next year. Public colleges and universities already must cut 3% from their fiscal 2015 and 2016 budgets to help make up for a state revenue shortfall of about $322 million. Richmond Times-Dispatch (Va.) (12/15)
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Leadership Focus
Why too much talking is a big leadership problem
Communication is in vogue, but endless conversations can get in the way of actually getting things done, writes Steve Tobak. "Real leaders don't have conversations. Real leaders set goals, make decisions, take action and get results. End of story," Tobak writes. Fox Business (12/15)
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Editor's Note
SmartBrief readers choose 1st annual Educators' Choice Content Award winners
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Two original content pieces about the Maker Movement struck a chord with SmartBrief readers this year. We asked readers to choose their favorite original content pieces written by educators, for educators, from a pool of 20 original content pieces chosen throughout the year by our team of editors. Nearly 3,000 people voted! Meet the winners.
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