The new TPE job board has successfully launched. This new platform will be known as Jobs@TPE (jobs.theplacementexchange.org).
Read MoreIf you want to attract the best candidates, it’s important to approach the on campus interview not as a process, or dare I say test of endurance, but as an experience designed to make candidates feel excited about the possibility of working for your institution. How do we approach crafting a top-notch interview experience?
We have all heard the old adage about what assuming does to you and me. Yet, we continue to make assumptions, almost every day, about students, the campus we work at, our co-workers, and the community we live in. There are numerous assumptions that student affairs professionals and higher education administrators should never make.
Whether you have made the decision on transitioning to the next position of your career or are exploring the idea of living off-campus; here are the top five aspects that you need to consider before you make your decision.
There is no problem in having a list of non-negotiables, but make sure your list is backed with direct reasoning. I would argue that a list of intangible non-negotiables are more important than a list including location and job description.
Trying to find a fit at your institution with hiring is sometimes a challenge, college campuses and even residence halls are all unique and different.
As professionals in a field that focuses all of our energy on students, it can be far too easy to forget about ourselves. It is crucial in this field to find spaces that re-energize you, that embrace your existence, and acknowledge the struggle.
So it’s been two weeks since TPE Onsite, and you STILL haven’t heard anything. Don’t fret! Here are some reasons why you may not have heard back.
The skills you have from your undergraduate experience, and perhaps your current job, have set you up with foundation skills to do most jobs. Everything is transferable.
This question isn’t intended to be an obstacle. Rather, it is a gate opening on the express lanes of employment. It is your time to shine and stand out from the crowd of other candidates.
Whether or not you have written a cover letter in the past, this post will help you think more critically about writing one.
