This month’s content lineup included advice on location-specific job searches, tips for navigating awkwardness (as well as authenticity with your boss), and guidance for chairing a search committee, among other topics. Here are some editor’s picks highlighting issues, trends, and tips in case you missed anything.
Best in Job Search
How Can I Launch a Location-Specific Job Search?
A former chief human resources officer shares guidance on targeting your job search to a specific area.
Best in Career Development, Stages, and Transitions
Could Making Peace with Awkwardness Become Your Competitive Advantage?
Awkwardness is uncomfortable, so most of us try to avoid the feeling. However, a new book called “Good Awkward” suggests we lean into this inevitable feeling and provides a roadmap for making peace with this it.
Best in Student and Campus Life
What Pressing Issues Are Student Affairs Professionals Tackling This Fall?
A recent survey from NASPA reveals the top priorities for leaders in student affairs this fall, and health, safety, and well-being issues are leading the way.
Best in Workplace Issues
How Teams Can Create Guidelines for Working Together
Faculty often introduce community agreements to establish guidelines for classroom interactions, but these agreements can also help set the tone for how a team of employees will work together.
Best in Leadership in Higher Education
Developing a Culture of Belonging Through Faculty Mentoring
A small, rural community college is tackling faculty attrition with an improved mentorship program.
