by Kelley Ridings | Oct 8, 2024 | Newsletter
The international school hiring season is kicking into full gear. Are you ready? Being prepared for a major undertaking like a job search is organizing each aspect of the recruitment process. Yet, to supercharge your success, whether as a candidate or a recruiter, you...
by Kelley Ridings | Sep 30, 2024 | Newsletter
Your cover letter should be your personalized narrative that sells your candidacy to potential employers. As a high-quality candidate, how do you make that happen? As a senior school leader, I’ve reviewed thousands of resumes. Yet, most cover letters I’ve seen don’t...
by Kelley Ridings | Aug 23, 2024 | Newsletter
“Do I need a teaching license to get a job in an international school?” I’m asked this question a lot, and my answer is carefully distinguished. Sure, it’s certainly possible to work as a teacher in some schools without formal training, though as a professional...
by Kelley Ridings | Aug 19, 2024 | Newsletter
The vacation is over, and now it’s time to go back to school. Who else feels a bit “blah?” Educators can be very passionate about their work. We derive great satisfaction from helping our students grow academically and as human beings. We’re thrilled to share the joy...
by Kelley Ridings | Aug 12, 2024 | Newsletter
Everyone who moves to a new country faces culture shock, no matter what. When it happens, we all look around us and think, “Why do people here do these strange things? What in the world is going on?” We’re confused about how to handle situations in this new context...
