The Interview [Superintendents]

The Interview [Superintendents]

by Bob Thompson Once you have sent your resume to a potential employer and received an invitation to be interviewed for the position, start preparing for the interview.   Before the Interview The Interview begins long before the Interview begins. To put it...
Things To Do When Going To A New District [Superintendents]

Things To Do When Going To A New District [Superintendents]

by Bob Thompson Sample Entry Plan Keep in mind it is their school, their kids, and their money. Invite each board member (and his/her spouse) over to your house for a meal with your family.  This gives you a chance to know them (and them you) as people and not just...
Mistakes Superintendents Make

Mistakes Superintendents Make

by Bob Thompson Adapted from the Iowa Association of School Administrators Want to keep out of trouble?  Here are the top items which have put superintendents’ jobs in jeopardy over past years. Tolerating weak principals. A weak principal or other assistant...
Listing Your Accomplishments on Your Resume

Listing Your Accomplishments on Your Resume

by Bob Thompson If you were an employer looking at a new college graduate’s resume, which of the following entries would impress you more? Wrote news releases, or, Wrote 25 news releases in a three-week period under daily deadlines. Clearly the statement that...
Knowing When to Take a Job [Superintendents]

Knowing When to Take a Job [Superintendents]

by Bob Thompson Listed below are some questions to ask yourself before deciding to accept or reject a job offer. There are no “right” answers, but one of the best skills an administrator can have is to know when to pass up a job offer for which he/she is not well...