“Getting Your Next Job”

Getting Ready For Your Next Job:

• FACTORS INFLUENCING YOUR DECISION

• GETTING ALL YOUR PAPERWORK IN GOOD SHAPE

• WHAT BOARDS ARE LOOKING FOR

• COMMUNICATING WITH BOARD & COLLEAGUES

• WORKING WITH THE SEARCH CONSULTANT

• BACKGROUND CHECKS AND WHAT TO EXPECT

• PRACTICAL TIPS FOR THE INTERVIEW

• NEGOTIATING YOUR CONTRACT

• EXIT STRATEGIES

LET’S GET STARTED…

FACTORS THAT MAY INFLUENCE YOUR DECISION…

• Professional Opportunity• Relations with Board• Family• Compensation• Other Factors

GETTING YOUR PAPERWORK READY…

• Resume, Content and Format – Up to date!• Quality of References• Board members, colleagues, community leaders• District contacts…association leaders, PTA etc…• Copies of your evaluation

WHAT BOARD ARE LOOKING FOR…

• Track Record & Accomplishments• Longevity• Match to Position Profile• Leadership Presence, Credibility and Likeability • No “Baggage”

STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNICATIING WITH YOUR BOARD…

• Informing the Board President• Informing the full Board• When confidentiality is essential• What to do if there is a negative faction or board

member?

COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES…

• Seeking advise or good word from a colleague• Preparing colleagues for a reference call• Communicating after you get the job

WORKING WITH THE SEARCH CONSULTANT…

• Don’t hesitate to contact the consultant• Call and submit paperwork sooner than later• Be honest, even if it is uncomfortable• Stay in contact after the process

BACKGROUND CHECKS AND WHAT TO EXPECT…

• Both listed and unlisted references may be contacted…past colleagues, board members, county leaders

• Your presence on social media• Internet background information

PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW…

• Study the job description• Confer with the search consultant• Talk with colleagues or friends familiar with

district• Study the website and know the district• Review board agendas and minutes

PRACTICAL INTERVIEW TIPS…

• Your opening and closing statements• Questions and themes can you expect• Know the critical or key issues• Connect with the Board• When it’s your time to ask a question• Follow up with search consultant

NEGOTIATING YOUR CONTRACT…

• Contract parameters should be very clearly understood and communicated in advance

• Be sure the consultant is aware of any special issues or needs you may have

• Using an attorney or advisor• Be prepared when you come to the interview to

take the position, and know your contract bottom line!

EFFECTIVE EXIT

STRATEGIES

THE LEGACY YOU WILL LEAVE…

• Be humble and know that people will have very mixed feelings about your departure

• Personal contact with board members key staff• Preparing for the validation visit• Communicating with stakeholder on why you are

leaving• Working with your cabinet during the transition

Questions?