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by Jeff Ream | Feb 23, 2014 | guest post, job hunt, jobs, resume, tips
…r the applicant with a PhD or Masters degree, who is seeking a teaching or research position. While universities, colleges and research institutions usually require a CV, public and private schools will generally request a resume. Pay attention to the job posting and provide what is requested.) Here are some things not to do on your resume: 1: Don’t miss the mark. In other words, make sure your resume is congruent with the job listing. It’s amazin…
by Jeff Ream | Jul 13, 2017 | Featured, counseling, look back, Networking, thecounselinggeek
…answer to that question right now, but I will use my resources and do some research to help you find the information you are looking for.” Model for students that you don’t have to be perfect or have all the answers. The last thing they need is another “perfect” person. You are not that and be okay with that. 2. You cannot make all people happy all the time. The first time a parent or student comes to your office pissed off about something you did…
by Jeff Ream | Mar 24, 2017 | Featured, counseling, free, teachers
…e created by students in Abbie Bate’s classes at UCLA. Abbie is a graduate research assistant and Doctoral Candidate in Higher Education and Organizational Change at UCLA and she also happens to be the daughter of one of my coworkers. She was kind enough to pass the resources along to me and my program at NTHS. Naturally – I wanted to continue to share these and she was happy to let me share them with you as well. All credit goes to Abbie and her…
by Jeff Ream | Sep 17, 2016 | Featured, video blog
…ent (~$68 at time of post). The C920 has the highest rated reviews from my research into HD webcams. See the video recording to see how to adjust which device is used for recording video or sound if you will not use the devices on your laptop or other device. Since this change just happened, I have only had the opportunity to record a few events live. Before this – I had to record on my old cell phone and then upload to YouTube, wait for process…
by Jeff Ream | Jul 2, 2016 | Featured, Bits & Bytes
…say that is likely a mistake. Rest does not equal laziness. There is ample research and psychological studies that point to the fact that Americans are overworked and under-rested. There is also an idea that rest/relaxation is simply idleness or laziness. That is not so. This rest is essential to our continued productivity, responsiveness and ability to support students to the best of our ability. “Idleness is not just a vacation, an indulgence or…
by Jeff Ream | May 10, 2016 | Featured, job hunt, jobs, research, resume, school counselor, teachers, tips
…hing your interview. Another major way to set yourself apart is to do your research before your interview. Know the school’s data, read their goals, plans, read their school profile, check state data that may be available. This information can provide vital clues to what the school may be focused on (grad rates, bullying prevention, RTI, special friends, etc). It is always very impressive on an interview panel to see our own data used in an exampl…
by Jeff Ream | Mar 28, 2016 | Bits & Bytes, #scchat, Featured, school counselor, teachers
…take a risk and learn something like Twitter or Google Drive? It is time for us adults to man and woman up. I challenge you to try to match what you are asking your students to do. Having them research colleges? You too. Practice their cursive? Work on something you’ve yet to master. We ask a lot of students – but how much are we asking of ourselves?…
by Jeff Ream | May 29, 2017 | Featured, counseling, Networking, school counselor, social networking, support, tips
…s and keep building my strengths. It’s about finding a balance I have zero research-backed data on this, let’s call it a hunch, but from the anecdotal evidence of talking with colleagues and following along on the school counselor Twitter and Facebook haunts, I notice we all desire to be all things for all people. It is our tendency as school counselors and helping professionals. I even wrote a blog post a while back called Jack of All Trades that…
by Jeff Ream | Jan 2, 2016 | #scchat, Counseling Tech, counseling technology series, Featured, free, Marketing, social networking, technology, tips, tools
…start learning about Twitter – first step is signing up (or maybe a little research about picking a Twitter handle). But after that – just “lurk”, Twitter-speak for just watching others Tweet . Spend 10 minutes each day lurking, determining who the influential people are in the circles you want to follow and learn the lingo. Just like a newborn – you learn a LOT by watching others around you. By doing this 10 minute action – you can take a resolut…
by Jeff Ream | Feb 14, 2015 | books, buy, counseling, Featured, library, school counselor, School Counselor Shopping List, shopping
…e first part of this list. Click here to access part one! I did a bunch of research and put together a long list of books that may be interesting to you as well. Many of the books are targeted at a high/middle school level, but most have younger versions once you click on the link. I will be splitting this list into two different posts and this is the second. I hope you check them out, buy one or more, and share any additional books or resources y…
