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We here at HigherEdJobs appreciate the efforts it takes to be successful in your job search. We have compiled some original and/or exclusive articles below that we feel will be practical and inspirational during this process. As always, we appreciate the privilege of helping you achieve your goals.

When is the Best Time for Open Positions in Higher Ed? - Career Tools Article, March 2014
by Justin Zackal

Timing is everything in your job search. Higher education professionals conducting a search often ask, "When is the best time of year for open positions?"

Before seeking the answer, you must first understand that your job search is unique and it only takes one offer –– and that one job offer can come along at any time.
CUPA-HR Survey Shows Public Institutions Outpaced Private Institutions Last Year in Salary Increases for Senior Administrators - Career Tools Article, March 2014
by CUPA-HR

In 2013, for the first time in several years, senior leaders at public institutions saw a more substantial salary increase than their peers at private institutions. Data from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR)’s 2013-14 Administrators in Higher Education Salary Survey show a median base salary increase of 2.5% for those in senior-level positions at public institutions
Higher Education Employment Contracts While Job Postings Expand - Career Tools Article, March 2014
by Amanda Bucher

The number of jobs in higher education decreased in Q4 2013 for the second consecutive quarter. Over the same period, the number of advertisements for job openings in higher education continued to grow according to a new report from HigherEdJobs, the leading source for jobs and career information in academia.
Crafting Your First Resume - Career Tools Article, February 2014
by Kelly A. Cherwin

You are graduating soon or maybe thinking ahead and starting your job search early. In addition to acing your final classes, your resume needs to be perfected as well. But, how do you draft that first resume? As a director of career services, I worked with many students who were crafting their first resume...
How to Appropriately Use Your Network During Your Job Search - HigherEd Careers Interview, February 2014
by Andrew Hibel

Are you looking for a job? Don't underestimate the power of using your network in your job search. In this month's interview, we discuss the importance of effectively utilizing your network. Tips on properly utilizing your contacts through respectful and professional interactions are discussed as well as pitfalls to avoid.
Search Early, Search Often - Career Tools Article, February 2014
by Marta Segal Block

One of the most crowded sessions at the recent MLA Annual Convention in Chicago was "Myth Busting the Job Search." The session was a sort of Job Searching 101 for those in the Humanities. One piece of advice shared that seemed to surprise many attendees was to start your job search early, before you’re actually on the market
The Affordable Career Act - Career Tools Article, February 2014
by Peter Weddle

With all of the talk about the Affordable Care Act, preserving our physical health is on almost everybody's mind. While that's certainly appropriate, ensuring the health of your career is just as central to your well being. Indeed, the single best way to find a new or better job is to conduct your search with a strong and vital career.
Careers in Student Conduct - HigherEd Careers Interview, January 2014
by Andrew Hibel

Student conduct is a critical topic addressed on university campuses across the country. This month we talk with Dr. Jennifer Waller from the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA). Topics discussed include resources available and tips for dealing with conduct issues as well as suggestions for success for higher education professionals working in the area of conduct administration and conflict resolution.
7 tech predictions for higher education in 2014 - Career Tools Article, January 2014
Every year for the past decade, I have blogged about what I think the big ideas and trends around eLearning will be for the following year. Some of those predictions have been spot on (MOOC-fever in 2009) while others have missed
Webinar: Tools and Strategies for Fostering a Civil Work Environment - Career Tools Article, January 2014
by Daniel B. Griffith, J.D., SPHR

Please join us on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at noon EST for a free webinar led by Daniel Griffith, J.D., SPHR, that will review common workplace incivilities and explain why institutional leaders and others wishing to foster a positive work culture should take heed.

The webinar will also explore why traditional procedural responses are often ineffective for responding to uncivil behaviors and advocate instead for practical responses that empower organizational members and support their innate desire to use common sense, goodwill, and mutual trust to self-regulate their interactions.
The Delta That Makes a Difference - Career Tools Article, January 2014
by Peter Weddle

Research indicates that over half of all openings are filled by employers' internal candidates. That figure will obviously vary from field-to-field, but the point remains: the most serious competitor you are likely to face in the job market isn't another job seeker. It's the person who's already working for the organization with the opening.
Ten New Year's Resolutions for Higher Ed Job Seekers - Career Tools Article, January 2014
by Justin Zackal

The new year is a perfect time to reset your job search. If you're currently working in higher education, it's an ideal time to get your house in order before the next semester begins. If you're not working in academia, it's good timing as the
Leading Versus Managing - Career Tools Article, December 2013
by Gregory B. Meeks

Congratulations! You've landed your new job, a dream job with a "management" title. But, sometimes "managing" a team may result in cajoling and herding your staff and faculty. If you want to make your new position a leadership position, here are some tips to follow:
Cover Letters, A New Technique - Career Tools Article, December 2013
by Justin Zackal

You may have heard bullet points suggested as a great way to write your resume. When hiring managers are skimming stacks of resumes, clear, concise bullet points of your credentials could be the difference between your application landing in the YES pile or the NO pile.
Federal online college regulations have new life - Career Tools Article, December 2013
The U.S. Department of Education took new steps in November to reinstate federal online learning regulations that have drawn the ire of many online learning institutions.

The department announced on Nov. 20 that it is creating a Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to contemplate regulations for "state authorization for programs offered through distance education."
The Recession and the Tightrope Generation - Author In Residence, December 2013
by Diane R. Dean and Arthur Levine

Today's traditional undergraduates were children during national boom times. They were in middle or high school when the bust came. Their families dealt with soaring unemployment rates, plunging real estate values, and landmark foreclosures. As the stock market crashed and rebounded, fluctuating wildly, they lived through a recession that seemed to go on and on, with a gridlocked government and a lack of public trust and hope.
Higher Education Employment Continues to Decline in Q3 2013 as Job Postings Advance - Career Tools Article, November 2013
by Amanda Bucher

The number of jobs in higher education decreased in Q3 2013 for the third quarter in a row. At the same time, the number of advertisements for job openings in higher education continued to grow at a faster pace according to a just released report from HigherEdJobs®, the leading source for jobs and career information in academia. The full report can be viewed here: http://www.higheredjobs.com/career/quarterly-report.cfm.
Native American Students in Higher Education - The Past, Present and Future - HigherEd Careers Interview, November 2013
by Andrew Hibel

Improving the success of students on campus, especially Native American students, is Karen Francis-Begay's passion. Our guest expert this month who is Assistant Vice President for Tribal Relations at The University of Arizona explores topics related to the Native American student in higher education such the importance of the recruitment, retention, and graduation of these students. She advises what campus administrators can do to help the Native population become more visible on campus.
The Career Tree: Six Tips From "Six Minutes in Our Shoes" - Career Tools Article, November 2013
by Justin Zackal

In October the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) hosted a webinar, "Six Minutes in Our Shoes: Finding the Right Job Fit." The panelists were representatives from the partner associations of The Placement Exchange, including HigherEdJobs. We also sought advice from higher education professionals from HigherEdJobs' social media networks on tools related to a successful career in student affairs.
Institutional Knowledge: When employees leave, what do we lose? - Career Tools Article, November 2013
by Dr. Andrew M. Peña, SPHR, MBA

There was a time when employers could expect their staff to "stay put" until retirement. Those days, along with the guaranteed pension and loyalty to employees that came with them, are gone. Today's employers face higher turnover rates than at any other time in history. What happens to an organization when it's best, brightest, most experienced and knowledgeable employees are walking out the door? What do they take with them, and what does the employer lose?
"Is There an App for That?" Autonomy and Dependency in Today's College Students - Author In Residence, November 2013
by Diane R. Dean and Arthur Levine

Digital applications give students a sense of mastery over their lives. Never getting lost on the road trip, always knowing instantly where to get gas or find a good place to eat, having instant access to banking services and never losing your car in a vast university parking lot make a person feel secure. Instant access to study guides, reference materials, wellness tips, planners and organizers makes a person feel efficient and in control.
Future Hiring Trends in Higher Education - What Institutions Can Do To Thrive and Succeed in Challenging Times - Career Tools Article, November 2013
by Anthony Walesby

We all know that the demographic make-up of the United States and the world population is changing. According to the Pew Research Center, starting on January 1, 2011, and each day for the next 19 years, 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 years old. A review of your school's data will likely show that because of the baby boom generation, a significant number of the faculty and staff members on your campus are eligible to retire and have been retiring in record numbers.
Bridging Gaps in Your Qualifications - Career Tools Article, November 2013
by Peter Weddle

There are two kinds of harmful gaps in a job search. They are a lack of experience and a lack of skills. Both seem like insurmountable barriers because you can't gain experience without work and it takes time to acquire skills. And yet, there is a way to bridge the gaps so long as you are willing to take off your fuzzy slippers.
Faculty Sabbaticals at Colleges and Universities - HigherEd Careers Interview, October 2013
by Andrew Hibel

Is a sabbatical just paid "time off?" As we continue to discuss important faculty issues in our next HigherEdCareers interview, Dr. Edwin Dove explains the purpose of sabbatical leaves, also called professional development awards, at the University of Iowa. He discusses the award process as well as the benefits received on behalf of the faculty, university and the community from these professional development awards.
Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants, and the Analog Campus - Author In Residence, October 2013
by Diane R. Dean and Arthur Levine

Today's traditional undergraduates are the first generation of digital natives. Born after the digital revolution, they have always known the presence of what adults consider "new" information-digital communication, computing, and entertainment technologies. The ubiquity of these technologies has molded their expectations for how they will learn, work, socialize, recreate and live.

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