” “Getting Your Next Job” Leadership Associates James Brown and Dennis Smith

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Getting Ready For Your Next Job: FACTORS INFLUENCING YOUR DECISION GETTING YOUR PAPERWORK IN GOOD SHAPE WHAT BOARDS ARE LOOKING FOR COMMUNICATING WITH THE BOARD & COLLEAGUES WORKING WITH THE SEARCH CONSULTANT BACKGROUND CHECKS AND WHAT TO EXPECT PRACTICAL TIPS FOR THE INTERVIEW NEGOTIATING YOUR CONTRACT EXIT STRATEGIES

FACTORS THAT MAY INFLUENCE YOUR DECISION … Professional Opportunity Relations with the Board Family Considerations Compensation Other Factors

GETTING YOUR PAPERWORK READY … Up to Date Resume, Content and Format Quality References from Board members, colleagues, community leaders Consider other District stakeholders – Association Leaders, PTA, Civic Leaders Copies of your evaluation

WHAT BOARDS ARE LOOKING FOR … Track Record & Longevity Accomplishments Match to Position Profile Leadership Presence, Credibility and Likeability No “Baggage”

STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNICATIING WITH YOUR BOARD … Inform the Board President Communication strategies with the full Board Handling a confidential vs. “open search” What to do if there is a negative faction or board member

WORKING WITH THE SEARCH CONSULTANT … Don’t hesitate to contact the search consultant Call and submit paperwork sooner than later Be honest, even if it is uncomfortable Stay in contact after the process

BACKGROUND CHECKS AND WHAT TO EXPECT … Both listed and unlisted references may be contacted…past colleagues, board members, county leaders Watch your presence on social media Internet background information

PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW … Study the position description Confer with the search consultant Talk with colleagues familiar with the district Study the website and know the district Review past board agendas and minutes

PRACTICAL INTERVIEW TIPS … Your opening and closing statements are critical Questions and themes you can expect Know the key issues of the district Connect with the Board Be prepared if and when it’s your time to ask a question Follow up afterwards with search consultant

NEGOTIATING YOUR CONTRACT … Contract parameters should be very clearly understood and communicated in advance Be sure the consultant is aware of any special issues or needs you may have Using an attorney or advisor When you come to the interview be prepared to take the position Know your contract bottom line!

THE LEGACY YOU WILL LEAVE … Be humble and know that people will have very mixed feelings about your departure Make personal contact with board members and key staff prior to a public announcement Prepare for a site validation visit Be consistent in your communication with stakeholders on why you are leaving

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