Requests for diversity statements have become standard in college teaching job applications. I get a question about how to write a compelling EDI statement about once a week, so here are my top 3 secrets to writing an effective diversity statement. But let's first get...
Let me tell you a story about a client I'll call Beth—a talented, accomplished musician who was looking for a college teaching job. Beth was well-qualified for the jobs she applied for. But she'd been applying for jobs for two years—and not getting anywhere. No...
Ever bomb a job interview? While most of us have done our fair share of ruthlessly critiquing our auditions and performances, we rarely apply the same scrutinizing to our interviews. And unfortunately, without reflecting on what went right and what went wrong—and...
Among the essential interview questions out there, this is the one I focus most on because it speaks directly to the employer's mindset. It's really what's behind all the other tough questions you'll be asked, because it's the one question the employer is trying to...
As a musician, ever have a CV Surprise? I have. Let me explain: the story involved a talented musician I'll call Lisa who came to me for coaching. She was applying for a college teaching job. Lisa knew the job would be a stretch because she didn't have much teaching...
