HigherEdJobs Podcast

In episode 13 of the HigherEdJobs Podcast, Kelly and Andy talk about performance appraisals with Christopher Lee* and why they are outdated.Do performance appraisals accomplish what they set out to do? Christopher Lee’s short answer, “Nope.”Performance appraisals are often demotivating and negative. So how can job seekers find out if an office or department still uses performance appraisals? Lee advises that job seekers do their due diligence in finding out if the office they are seeking to work in has sound leadership, “interview the organization, and the leader, as they're interviewing you.”We can’t wait to hear from you! Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. Email us at podcast@higheredjobs.com with your questions for Kelly and Andy. *Since the recording of this episode, Christopher Lee has accepted a new position at Storbeck Search.

Listener Question:"How to cope with no response after interviews?" Listen in to hear the full answer from Matt Trainum and why the hiring process can have these holes.We can’t wait to hear from you!Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!

In the season two premier of the HigherEdJobs Podcast, Martin Atkins shares his advice for job seekers and life seekers. Martin stresses that the worst time to look for a job is when you are under any kind of duress. Andy and Martin discuss how job searches can shift in scope and emotional duress depending on the circumstances. Finding a job because you are interested in expanding your skillset versus finding a job because you HAVE to, are two very different job searches. How can we avoid the ‘HAVE to find a job' job search? Seek life experiences. Martin adds ‘Someday We’ll Linger in the Sun’ to the HigherEdJobs Spotify Playlist. Learn more about the Midwest Music Expo (MMX) at Millikin University. We can’t wait to hear from you! Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. Email us at podcast@higheredjobs.com with your questions for Kelly and Andy. 

In this episode, Kelly and Andy share their favorite moments from season one of the podcast. They also leave us on a cliff hanger for season two. Kelly and Andy wish you a great summer and look forward to welcoming you back to the podcast in the fall! Help us prepare for season two and email us at podcast@higheredjobs.com with your questions for Kelly and Andy. Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. 

In this episode, Andy has a conversation with Martin Atkins, musician, entrepreneur, author and educator. The two discuss learning how to appreciate the nuances of academia, music education, the museum experience for students, and life stories. We can’t wait to hear from you! Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. 

In this playlist episode, Kyla Maldonado, Marketing Manager at HigherEdJobs, adds 'Faith' to The HigherEdJobs Playlist. Kyla shares her recent experience of being on the job hunt and her advice for job seekers, which includes always having faith that the right position will present itself!We can’t wait to hear from you! Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. 

Kelly and Andy chat with comic Harry Teinowitz. Harry shares how comedy has shaped his recovery with alcoholism and gives advice on how to mix comedy into facing life challenges, everyday life, and work. Harry reminds us that using humor in our careers starts with being able to laugh at ourselves. What are some moments in your career or job search that you can laugh about now? We can’t wait to hear from you! Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. Other Resources from the Episode: Find A.A. Near You

In this playlist episode, John Ikenberry, President and Co-founder of HigherEdJobs, adds Takin' Care of Business to The HigherEdJobs Playlist. John shares a glimpse into the beginnings of HigherEdJobs in 1996 and his advice for job seekers. Kelly adds Weird Science and explains why it's a meaningful song for job seekers.We can’t wait to hear from you!Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. 

Have you brushed up on your soft skills lately? Kelly and Andy talk with Eileen Meyer on the topic of utilizing soft skills in the workplace and in job interviews. Eileen discusses the history of soft skills and how brushing up on yours will set you apart in your career.  Using our empathy and our soft skills to understand how to connect with people in our workplace is one of the most important things we can do as professionals.Articles Mentioned in This Episode: There’s Nothing Soft About These Skills We can’t wait to hear from you!Connect with the hosts Andrew Hibel and Kelly Cherwin. Connect with the guest Eileen Hoenigman Meyer.

Listener Question:"What advice would you give to us baby academics who are applying to our first few rounds of full time tenure-track positions, and what to expect?" Listen in to hear the full answer from Matt Trainum, a cautionary note from Andy, and insightful advice from Kelly.  We can’t wait to hear from you!Have a question you want to hear answered on Ask the Expert? Click here to send us your question!