Bias in job posts and interviews keeps skilled, diverse talent from getting noticed.
Hiring teams want to diversify but struggle to find the right talent.
Without visible support or role models, people often don’t apply, or don’t stay.
Many teachers hoping to move into EdTech rewrite their CV once and send it to every role they apply for. In the current hiring market that approach rarely works. Employers receive hundreds of applications and expect candidates to clearly match the role they are hiring for. This article explains why a single CV is not effective, how job descriptions should guide your application, and why tailoring your experience for each role makes a significant difference. It also shares examples of how teaching skills can be positioned differently depending on the job you are applying for.
Many teachers looking to leave the classroom struggle to position their experience on a CV for roles outside education. In a candidate heavy job market, relevance matters more than ever. This article explains how teachers can translate their transferable skills, align their CV with job descriptions, highlight outcomes instead of responsibilities, and adapt their experience for roles such as curriculum designer, customer success manager, or account manager.
Teachers exploring careers beyond the classroom often struggle to position their experience on LinkedIn. This article explains how to translate teaching responsibilities into skills employers recognise, highlight outcomes and achievements, and tailor your profile to the roles you want next. By focusing on transferable skills, relevant experience, and intentional networking, teachers can make LinkedIn a powerful tool during a career transition.
