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April 01, 2024 Category: [Recruiting Tips](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/recruiting-tips) [Ed Tech](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/ed-tech) [Find Work](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/find-work) ### [Building Your Interview “Muscle” for Roles in Ed Tech](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/building-your-interview-muscle-for-roles-in-ed-tech) Nothing is more important for making a connection with a potential employer than the job interview. Many candidates have the understandable urge to prepare detailed answers for every possible interview question. But acing an interview isn’t so much about being ready to answer a laundry list of questions with perfect, pre-prepared answers, but about telling an effective story while gather... Share: [Read More](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/building-your-interview-muscle-for-roles-in-ed-tech) March 22, 2024 Category: [Recruiting Tips](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/recruiting-tips) [Find Work](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/find-work) ### [Crafting Your Application for Roles in Ed Tech](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/crafting-your-application-for-roles-in-ed-tech) Ready to get started applying for an Ed Tech industry position? The tips below will help showcase your skills and experience, demonstrate your knowledge of the industry, and find a position that aligns with your personal goals. Five Tips for Applying to Jobs in Education Technology As a first step, always take the time to see who you might know at a given company. A personal relationship... Share: [Read More](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/crafting-your-application-for-roles-in-ed-tech) March 18, 2024 Category: [Recruiting Tips](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/recruiting-tips) [Find Work](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/find-work) ### [Networking for Careers in Ed Tech](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/networking-for-careers-in-ed-tech) The right approach to networking is incredibly helpful for building connections in the interdisciplinary, rapidly changing world of Ed Tech. In this article, we take a closer look at what makes networking unique in Ed Tech and some practical tips for engaging with the Ed Tech community. What Makes Networking Unique in Ed Tech? Just about every professional recognizes that networking is i... Share: [Read More](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/networking-for-careers-in-ed-tech) March 14, 2024 Category: [Recruiting Tips](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/recruiting-tips) [Find Work](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/find-work) ### [Working in Ed Tech: How to Identify Your Niche and Build Relevant Skills](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/working-in-ed-tech-how-to-identify-your-niche-and-build-relevant-skills) Finding the right niche is the best way to set the stage for long-term success in Ed Tech. In this article, we walk through some practical tips for finding a niche that leverages your skills, aligns with your personal goals, and ultimately sets the stage for a rewarding career. Why Niches are Critical for Careers in Ed Tech Different educational settings, demographics, and market segment... Share: [Read More](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/working-in-ed-tech-how-to-identify-your-niche-and-build-relevant-skills) December 20, 2023 Category: [Recruiting Tips](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/recruiting-tips) [Find Work](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/find-work) ### [An Ed Tech Resume Guide](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/ed-tech-resume-guide) Considering applying for a position in the Ed Tech industry? In this article, we explain why including the right elements, being specific, and effective storytelling are important for developing a resume that does your career accomplishments justice while providing an accurate, informative asset for recruiters and hiring managers. The resume screenshots below have been anonymized and are... Share: [Read More](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/ed-tech-resume-guide) April 06, 2020 Category: [Recruiting Tips](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/recruiting-tips) ### [3 Steps to the Perfect Job Description](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/3-steps-to-the-perfect-job-description) Vetting is central to the hiring process in any industry. Only by evaluating candidates in a systematic way is it possible to identify the right candidate for the job. But when exactly does the vetting process begin? Conventional wisdom suggests that vetting starts after receiving a critical mass of applications for the position. To hire with maximum velocity, however, it’s critical to b... Share: [Read More](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/3-steps-to-the-perfect-job-description) March 29, 2020 Category: [Recruiting Tips](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/recruiting-tips) ### [Paving a De-Risked Road to Ed Tech Talent: Retained vs Contingent Fee Search](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/retained-vs-contingent-fee-search) Ed Tech leaders looking to enlist the assistance of an executive search firm face the choice between two basic options for structuring this relationship: Retained Executive Search: In this model, the client pays an upfront fee for an end-to-end consultative relationship covering every phase of the hiring process, including strategy, sourcing, evaluation, and final selection, hiring, and ... Share: [Read More](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/retained-vs-contingent-fee-search) March 16, 2020 Category: [Hiring tips](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/hiring-tips) [Recruiting Tips](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/recruiting-tips) ### [Demystifying Equity in Ed Tech Hiring: A Practical Guide](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/demystifying-equity-in-ed-tech-hiring-a-practical-guide) Equity plays a central role in management-level compensation for Ed Tech startups. Granting equity stakes to startup-stage talent not only helps defray the present cash cost of compensation but ideally helps align the long-term incentives of the employee and employer. This article presents a focused overview of equity (a term that can accurately be used interchangeably with “stock”) in E... Share: [Read More](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/demystifying-equity-in-ed-tech-hiring-a-practical-guide) February 13, 2020 Category: [Recruiting Tips](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/recruiting-tips) ### [Top Talent Needed: 5 Steps to Identify Star Candidates in the 21st Century](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/top-talent-needed-5-steps-to-identify-star-candidates-in-the-21st-century) It’s no secret that Ed Tech is booming. Investments reached a historic high in 2015, rocketing through a massive $6 billion industry threshold. In applying technological solutions to learning, Ed Tech breaks new ground and offers tremendous new opportunities. But with new opportunities come new challenges. Money alone will not solve these challenges. Neither will strategy, no matter how ... Share: [Read More](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/top-talent-needed-5-steps-to-identify-star-candidates-in-the-21st-century) January 01, 2020 Category: [Recruiting Tips](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/recruiting-tips) [Case Study](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/topic/case-study) ### [Custom Research to Support Quality, De-Risked Hiring Across the Globe](https://www.highfivepartners.com/blog/general-manager-asia-highfive-search) HighFive helped the client find the right Ed Tech General Manager for Asia in under eight weeks. General Manager (GM) for Asia CLIENT B2C Ed Tech enterprise with 500+ employees and $200M+ in ARR. This growing company was looking for an executive to drive their expansion into the Asian market. CHALLENGE The right individual would need a broad skill set including fluency in both English an... 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