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What Questions Should You Ask During the Interview?

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It depends on where you are in the process. It is important to be sensitive to the needs of the people on the interviewing committees. They are busy people who have volunteered their time to serve.…Continue

Becoming a Leader

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As a young first-time parent, I learned that children go through various stages, develomental steps. They find their hands and then their feet and put them in their mouth. Later, they begin speech by…Continue

Investing in Yourself

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 Interviews are difficult to come by. You need to capitalize on every opportunity. You have invested a great deal of time and money in earning your credentials. My advice is to get your education at…Continue

Are supervisors equipped with the knowledge and skills to stimulate professional group and development?

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In response to Eileen, and to continue a critical discussion, I agree with the contentions that teaching and supervision are isolating, and as a result, feedback, coaching and self-reflection are key…Continue

 

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Getting the Job: Do You Need a Coach by Larry Aronstein

Getting the Job: Do You Need a Coach  Recently, a Long Island school district posted an ad for an assistant principal. They received more than 100 applicants, met with 45 for a pre-screening interview, and then had a hiring committee interview 15 semi-finalists. The Kentucky Derby had 19 horses “run for the roses”. Those horses had the benefit of the best trainers in the world prepare them. Trying to get a leadership job is very much like a horse race.How much of an investment does a serious…See More
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School Reform Is a Marathon without a Finish Line

School Reform Is a Marathon without a Finish LineBy Larry Aronstein  A colleague, who has served as the school principal for four years, asked if future years of his principalship would be any different. My experience is that the job goes into a very different phase beyond three or four years. When one comes into a leadership position, the deficiencies of the organization become pretty apparent after a few months. I have had occasion to participate on visiting committees for purposes of school…See More
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Interview Question: Tell Us About Yourself

Tell Us About YourselfThe first question that’s asked in almost every interview is: "Tell us about yourself.” The purpose of this question is to get the interviewee comfortable and smoothly ease into the process." Typically, almost everyone recites the highlights of his/her resume. Sometimes candidates start with graduating from college and play their career forward; others start with their present job and play it backwards. The interviewers already have your resume in front of them. Imagine…See More
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Dealing with Being Laid Off,Resignation or Denial of Tenure by Larry Aronstein

Dealing with Being Laid Off, Resignation or Denial of Tenure It is devastating to be laid off, asked to resign your position, be denied tenure, or resign because you are very unhappy in your job. Needless to say, this can represent a career ending event. Leaving a job before getting tenure is a bright red flag. During every interview, you will have to answer the question, “I see you only worked in Happy Hollow for two years. Were you asked to leave? What is the story regarding your…See More
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Body Language

Body LanguageI’ve heard it said that 90% of what we communicate is done through body language. Body language is interactive; it’s a two way street between the candidate and the interviewers, and among the interviewers. An effective candidate must be disciplined to be aware and control his/her own body language, and observe, interpret and respond to the body language of the interviewers. I learned the importance of my body language the hard way. I was interviewed by a small group of consultants…See More
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A Question I Often Get

A Question I Often Get  Question: “I work in NYC and I’m interested in working in the suburbs. I am not getting interviews when I apply to suburban schools. What can I do?” There is a barrier. Although unspoken, part of it is snobbery, and part of it is a mythology that NYC educators' experiences are not transferable to the suburbs because of the cultural differences. However, the challenge can be met in several ways. (1) Apply to urban-suburban districts where, by definition, there is a good…See More
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The Politics and Power of School Leadership

Politics and Power of School LeadershipWe all know that local education is fueled by politics and the use of power; however, we seldom talk about it publicly. To understand the dynamics of politics and power is to be empowered. The principles that go to the heart of these dynamics are: (1) the more power is exercised, the weaker it becomes; (2) the most potent form of power is perceived power; (3) the most outspoken critics of school leaders are imposters; and (4) the real power resides with…See More
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The Screening and Selection Process--Final Part

 The Screening and Selection Process—Final Part 3 How do districts screen and select prospective candidates for interviews?  Last week, I reviewed: How the paper was screened? What the screener was looking for? How to make it through to the pre-screening interview? This week I will explore: the pre-screening interview; how screening committees really function. The pre-screening interview usually takes 15 to 20 minutes; it rarely goes more than 30. If you are told that it will take 15 to 20…See More
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Tell our School Leadership 2.0 community a little bit about yourself. Feel free to post your email address and website. Also feel free to list your areas of interest. This will help other members dialogue with you.
I am a recently retired superintendent and founder of Educational Performance Consultants. I provide staff development workshops and conferences to school leaders. I also coach new and aspiring school leaders in how to get that leadership positon and be successful in it.
What is your present job title?
Staff Developer
At what school level do you work?
K-12
Where do you work?
Nassau County NY

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Getting the Job: Do You Need a Coach by Larry Aronstein

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Getting the Job: Do You Need a Coach

 

Recently, a Long Island school district posted an ad for an assistant principal. They received more than 100…

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School Reform Is a Marathon without a Finish Line

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School Reform Is a Marathon without a Finish Line

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Interview Question: Tell Us About Yourself

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Tell Us About Yourself

The first question that’s asked in almost every interview is: "Tell us about yourself.” The purpose of this question is to get the interviewee comfortable and smoothly ease into the process." Typically, almost…

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Dealing with Being Laid Off,Resignation or Denial of Tenure by Larry Aronstein

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Dealing with Being Laid Off, Resignation or Denial of Tenure

 

It is devastating to be laid off, asked to resign your position, be denied tenure, or resign because you are very unhappy in your job. Needless to say, this can represent a career ending event. Leaving a job before getting tenure is a bright red flag. During every interview, you will have to answer the question, “I see you only worked in Happy Hollow for two years. Were you asked to leave? What…

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At 1:51pm on January 26, 2011, Christine V. Cralidis said…

Dr. Aronstein,

I look forward to your presentation tomorrow.  I have been in education for 26 years and a new principal for the last two years.  I want to know what I will be when I grow up??

 

Hopefully, the weather cooperates.

 

Christine  V. Cralidis

 
 
 

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