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One of the clearest signals I’m seeing in the Education / EdTech market right now isn’t showing up on job boards or in LinkedIn announcements. It is happening quietly. We are seeing significant activity around confidential Director, VP and C-level leadership changes, succession conversations and organizations reassessing whether the leadership teams that got them here are the teams they need for the next phase.
1. Data Handling Analytics moved to the center of the recruiting process in 2018. This increased reliance on data means that data protection is quickly becoming a top priority in talent acquisition. In 2018, companies started to transition as the EU implemented a new data protection act called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This […]
Last year we discussed how the high demand for talent was increasing the pressure on hiring managers. As we enter into 2019 we see this trend continuing: there is still pressure to attract and close the best talent and candidates are again being presented multiple offers, making the market much more competitive. As we enter […]
When news broke in January that investment in Ed Tech had reached $9.53 billion in 2017, the likes of Forbes started to see more predictions on Ed Tech’s future and potential growth, drawing attention from major investors to the developments within the industry. Despite potential challenges, many industry experts foresee opportunities for accelerated growth, strong […]
Interview scheduling can be one of the most challenging parts of the candidate engagement process for many hiring managers. The interview process includes an endless number of factors that can make the process frustrating. It can be challenging to manage both hiring managers’ and candidates’ constant schedule changes. Although interviewing candidates can be difficult, there […]
Are you giving constructive feedback to your candidates? Hiring managers are often reluctant to provide candidates with helpful input after they go through the interview process. There is a fear of upsetting someone and a fear of legal risks. Although it may seem risky, there are positive results in giving good feedback to candidates. When […]
Last year We asked whether previous education experience should be an important factor when hiring a sales executive. We concluded that a candidate’s experience within education should be viewed as a “nice-to-have” rather than the primary reason for a hire. However, TRN’s recent Ed Tech sales compensation survey highlighted that less than a quarter of education […]
