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Adventure Awaits in Alaska

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 Colleen Wilson

For all those teachers out there that are wanting an adventure and a cultural experience, but aren’t quite ready to leave America and brave another system of government, then perhaps teaching in Alaska is the break from routine that you are seeking. Continue reading Adventure Awaits in Alaska

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When Is It Too Late?

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 Colleen Wilson

I have been in the “last-picked to play ball” category almost my entire life, but the reality is that there are enough games out there being played that some team out there is going to need you just as much as you need them, and that is what will lead to your ultimate success. Continue reading When Is It Too Late?

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Are In-Person Job Fairs Irrelevant?

February 17, 2025March 1, 2025 Colleen Wilson

In this world of AI and online connections, you might assume that the age of in-person job fairs is over. Continue reading Are In-Person Job Fairs Irrelevant?

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Interview Insights

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 Colleen Wilson

A few things stand out when I reflect upon why my most current interviews have gone so well and have led to more job offers than ever before. Continue reading Interview Insights

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How Good Is The Money?

January 27, 2025February 3, 2025 Colleen Wilson

Money does play a huge part in the decision making process when trying to choose between job offers. However, in the world of international teaching, the salary is just one piece of the pie. Continue reading How Good Is The Money?

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Your Personal Timekeepers

December 17, 2024January 6, 2025 Colleen Wilson

Unless you come up with an effective strategy for handling all your interviews with international schools located in different time zones, you too will arrive at the wrong time. Continue reading Your Personal Timekeepers

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Online Interviewing Isn't Getting Easier

December 10, 2024January 25, 2025 Colleen Wilson

You would think that after 15 years experience of online interviewing, I would be a wiz at it. Continue reading Online Interviewing Isn't Getting Easier

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