Teachers in Transition: Career Change and Real Talk for Burned-Out Teachers

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Note:  This is Episode 86 not 85 as Kitty said in the intro.

In this episode, Kitty offers an invitation to an upcoming Masterclass that she is offering the weekend of Thanksgiving.

The first presentation will be Friday, November 27, 2020, at 1:00 PM EST.
The second will be Saturday, November 28, 2020, at 11:00 AM EST.

To register for either presentation, click here:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/19/47l41ao

This Masterclass will be offering what Kitty believes are the 3 "secrets" of every  job search or career change, regardless of the career you happen to be in at the moment.

If you are considering making a change in your job or career and want to be in place sometime in early 2021, now is the time to be getting your job search underway.

But before you begin your job search, you need to know the fundamentals. And that is what Kitty will be offering in this Masterclass.

So, sign up here if you would like to learn how to ensure your job search success:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/19/47l41ao

To download your free "3 Secrets of EVERY Successful Job Search or Career Change" pdf, click here:  https://kittyboitnott.coachesconsole.com/uploads/supplements/3-secrets-of-every-successful-job-search-or-career-change_950cc00c6f13f.pdf

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Everyone struggles with staying focused and being productive on occasion even in the best of times. But when experiencing stress during times of high stress like we are all experiencing now, it becomes even more difficult to stay on task.

This week, in my weekly newsletter, I wrote about this. You can take a look at it at https://kittyboitnott.coachesconsole.com/show_client_newsletter/?id=5fa1a2aefbb5814f3e33f289&cld=5ed53726fbb581dc68c233c4.

Use it to learn some tips for how to stay focused and productive in spite of the stress of a pandemic, elections, and all the other major events we are currently experiencing today.

If you would like to make an appointment, feel free to sign up for a complimentary Discovery Session at http://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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In this episode, Kitty offers some more of the suggestions that are included in her Checklist of the "10 Things You Need to Know and Do If You Want to Change Your Job or Career. "She talks about the importance of understanding how the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) works, how important it is to tweak your resume for every job you apply for, and the importance of writing a personalized cover letter that is compelling and not just a regurgitation of your resume.

If you would like to download the checklist, click here:  https://teachersintransition.com/checklist.

If you have questions for Kitty, please email her at [email protected].

And if you would like to chat with Kitty about the possibility of changing your job or career, make an appointment for a 20-minute complimentary Discovery Session at https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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"10 Relaxation Tips That Zap Stress Fast" by Jeannette Moninger. https://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/blissing-out-10-relaxation-techniques-reduce-stress-spot##1

Stress Assessment Tool:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/stress-assessment/

Cheat Sheet - 7 Strategies for Better Managing and Reducing Everyday Stress:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/cheat-sheet-on-stress-management/

Discovery Session Sign Up:  https://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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Teachers often think about changing their job or career for a long time before they take any action. They aren't sure what else they would be qualified to do, and sometimes they just don't know what they would want to do if they left teaching.

In this episode of "Teachers in Transition," Kitty talks about a checklist she recently devised called "10 Things You Need to Know & Do if You Want to Change Your Job or Career." She also mentions some books that one might enjoy reading for information and inspiration and she offers the name of some online assessments that one might take if they are looking to determine their strengths and interests.

Kitty also mentions that she provides a paid assessment entitled the Pathway Planner. For more information about that assessment, reach out to Kitty at [email protected]. Likewise, if you have any questions about anything else that was mentioned on this episode, email Kitty at that email address.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

"10 Things You Need to Know & Do if You Want to Change Your Job or Career" is available at http://teachersintransition.com/checklist.

What Color is Your Parachute (by Richard N. Bolles)
Coach Yourself to a New Career by Talane Miedaner
Careerealism by J. T. O'Donnell
StrengthsFinder 2.0  (by Tom Rath and Donald D. Clifton)

Assessments that were mentioned:
16 Personalities at https://www.16personalities.com/
Myers-Briggs Personality Profile at https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/
Truity at https://www.truity.com/
Pathway Planner at https://kittyboitnott.coachesconsole.com/uploads/supplements/pathway-planner-brochurer-copykb_7d45c71e6409e.pdf

For help with stress, check out these resources. A Stress Assessment tool is available here:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/stress-assessment/

A Cheat Sheet on Stress Management is available here:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/cheat-sheet-on-stress-management/

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Teachers are more overloaded and overwhelmed than ever. They have always had a lot thrown at them, but now they are being asked to go the extra extra mile. Some are teaching remotely. Some are teaching a hybrid model. Some are teaching in-person with or without the proper precautions in place. And some are being asked to do both!!!

It isn't sustainable!

As teachers, you must start to take care of yourselves or you will buckle under the pressure. That is why I am offering a free webinar workshop on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 2:00 PM EST for teachers--or anyone--who can use specific strategies for better managing your stress.

To register for the workshop, click here:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/18/77l4rag

If you would like to take the stress assessment test that I mentioned in this episode, click here:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/stress-assessment/

If you would like the cheat sheet on stress management I mentioned, click here:  https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/cheat-sheet-on-stress-management/

And if you would like to download the ebook that I wrote a while back called, Stressed, Stretched, and Just Plain Overwhelmed: A Guide to Managing Your Stress and Developing a Greater Sense of Work-Life Balance 

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If you are ready for a job or career change, the first place is in the space in your head. You need the mindset of a job seeker, and you have to believe that you can successfully navigate a job or career change if you want to be successful.

Once you have developed the proper mindset, then you need to do research about the type of job you are interested in along with doing research on the companies and the industry. You don't want to switch to an industry that may be on a downward trend, for sure.

You will also need to create a marketing plan for yourself. This is a document that contains all your skills and competencies. Make a list of everything you might bring to a potential job or career that you are interested in. And then make a list of all the companies and industries that you might be interested in pursuing.

If you are interested in receiving a template of a research/marketing plan, email me at [email protected].

If you are interested in attending the webinar workshop that I mentioned in the episode on stress management for teachers, use this link to register:  https://event.webinarjam.com/register/18/77l4rag.

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We have been living in unprecedented times of upheaval and stress. ALL of us. From the pandemic to economic fragility to social unrest, and here in the U. S. a high-stakes election. Regardless of which side you may be on, you feel like it's "high-stakes."

All this upheaval can cause stress. So, you may need some new stress management strategies.

In this episode, Kitty talks about how to deal with upheaval that is outside your control--and everything we just mentioned is. Learn some strategies for how to deal with the upheaval so you can manage your stress more effectively.

For the article that Kitty mentioned in the episode, click on this link:
https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/dealing-with-upheaval-that-is-outside-your-control/

And if you are ready to talk to Kitty about your stress or your desire to change your job or career, use this link to set up an appointment for a 20-minute Discovery Session:  http://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

#upheaval #stress #stressmanagement #stressrelief #stressmanagementstrategies

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Normally, I wouldn't be talking about teacher burnout until later in October, but this is not a normal year, is it? I know that a lot of teachers are feeling more overwhelmed than ever. They feel like hamsters on a hamster wheel. They are moving as fast as they can and not going anywhere.

If you are feeling overworked and overwhelmed don't know if you can call it "burnout" or not, check out this week's free gift. Download your copy of the checklist, "7 Signs of Teacher Burnout." It's free. If you answer even one of the questions on this checklist with a yes, you may be suffering from the start of burnout. Click this link to get your checklist:
https://teachersintransition.com/7-signs-of-teacher-burnout

If you feel you are approaching a breaking point and it's time to think about looking for a new career path, let's talk. Make an appointment for a 20-minute complimentary Discovery Session at http://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

Email Kitty at kittyboitnott@gmail for more information about services and programs available at Teachers in Transition.

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In this episode of "Teachers in Transition," Kitty talks about the new checklist she just created entitled, "10 Things You Need to Know & Do If You Want to Change Your Job or Career." This list outlines all of the considerations one should take into account when thinking of changing their job or career. To get your free checklist, click here: 
https://kittyboitnott.lpages.co/10-things/
Kitty also mentioned how helpful a tool call Jobscan is in helping you tweak your resume every time you apply for a new job. To access Jobscan, click here:  http://jobscan.co.

Before downloading your checklist, listen in as Kitty talks about the importance of each item on it if you want to conduct a successful job search or career change in the near future.

For questions, email Kitty at [email protected].

To make an appointment to talk with Kitty about her services, schedule it using this link to her calendar:  http://teachersintransition.com/calendar.

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