
In this series, search consultants offer a bird’s-eye view of the complicated issues that arise in the process of recruiting leaders in higher education.
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Advice
Rumors of Its Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
Is the model of the nontraditional president doomed because of the Mount St. Mary’s debacle? -
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The Best Search Committees
By nature, they are imperfect and varied, but successful ones share some traits. -
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How Search Committees Can See Bias in Themselves
Most hiring panels are designed to represent a diverse mix of people, yet they still bring with them hidden motives. -
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Introverts and Interviews
Advice on making it through a hiring process that tends to reward extroverts. -
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Gender in the Job Interview
No, this is not an argument for women to act more like men in the hiring process. -
Advice
The Best Executive-Job Candidates
If you find it difficult to be transparent, then you probably shouldn’t be applying for the position. -
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Every Sin Is a Public Sin
What if you couldn’t get a job because of that thing — that stupid thing from so long ago?