Welcome to School Leader Soundbites, a podcast dedicated to empowering K-12 leaders with the latest insights and strategies in marketing and communications! Today, we are discussing The A+ Application: Tips to Make Your Superintendent Résumé Top of the Class.
- How do you know when it's time to update your Résumé?
- Résumé should be looked at and updated at least twice a year so you aren't scrambling to put it together if you need it
- Résumé essentials:
- Highlight your impact not just your experience, your achievements- let the data tell the story
- Make sure to use action-oriented language (like led, innovative, increase etc)
- Focus on relevant skills that demonstrate your values and things you are passionate about
- Crafting a compelling cover letter:
- Address the districts' needs right off the bat, share research you have done on their needs and how you could help them
- Highlight your leadership philosophy
- Demonstrate emotional intelligence
- Include a call-to-action at the end
- Portfolio:
- Share a case study and initiatives that you were part of
- Showcase your communication style
- Include photos and quotes from stakeholders
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