New HERC ED on Finding Your Ideal Job
We’re excited to introduce you to Derek Smith, HERC’s new Executive Director! Derek takes on this role during a year of increased attention on workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and...
View ArticleDealing with Uncertainty in the Academic Job Market
This article is from the National Postdoctoral Network. Many in the postdoctoral community are rightly concerned about the future of the academic job market. Prospective postdocs wonder: Will...
View ArticleBe a Community Champion in Higher Ed
The “Get to Know a Higher Ed Professional” series features people working in various positions in higher education, to get an inside perspective of what they do and what inspires them. Jenny Lee Berry...
View Article4 Tips for Identifying an Employer’s Work-Life Balance
In any career transition, it’s important to keep in mind the work-life balance that you will (or won’t) have with your potential employer. In addition to your home life, work-life balance is associated...
View ArticleHow an English Major Succeeded in a STEM Field
STEM jobs are in high demand, while STEM professionals can be in short supply. English major Brandy Foster explains how you can break into a STEM field, even with a background in humanities. I’d been...
View ArticleDo’s and Don’ts for Following Up on Your Application
You found a job opportunity that matches what you’re looking for, at an institution that you’ve been eyeing for months. You submitted your cover letter and resume and received an automated email...
View Article3 Steps to Building Your Online Network
Online networking is increasingly important and, for some, the only option for meeting people. Knowing what you want to achieve can drive who you need to connect with. Online networking should be done...
View ArticleAccessing Mental Health Support at Work
If you’ve needed mental health support over the last year, you’re not alone. According to Dr. George Everly, a disaster mental health expert at Johns Hopkins, “There’s no doubt that the coronavirus...
View Article2022 Job Seeker Survey: What Matters to You? Share Your Thoughts and Enter to...
SURVEY CLOSED It’s a Job Seeker’s Market and employers are trying to figure out how to attract and keep employees. Your responses could have a lasting impact on how higher ed employers address the...
View ArticleGrow Your Career Where You Are
A November 2021 survey commissioned by BestColleges.com found that 28% of respondents either left their previous employer or changed roles in 2021. An additional 38% of respondents plan to change roles...
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