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Welcome to EducatedExit.com - where teachers learn how to clarify, target, and launch new careers outside the classroom.
POP QUIZ!
Raise your hand if you've ever had to attend school or teach while you were
sick due to a lack of substitutes.
We have! 🙋♀️
Raise your hand if you've ever been verbally accosted by a parent or admin?
We have! 🙋♀️
Raise your hand if you've ever sat in your car after work and cried because you
thought you were failing as an educator.
We have!🙋♀️
Raise your hand if you've ever been told it was "the expectations of the job" to provide your own supplies.
We have! 🙋♀️
Raise your hand if you've ever participated in a safety drill without the proper equipment.
We have! 🙋♀️
Raise your hand if you've ever been asked to put your personal needs second.
We have! 🙋♀️
Raise your hand if you were ever guilted by an admin with the phrases "dig deep", "find your why", or my personal favorite, "we are here for the outcome not the income".
We have! 🙋♀️
Question though...
What happens when we can't dig deep anymore?
What happens when our 'why' isn't enough anymore?
What happens when we actually need the income?
We understand that transitioning from teaching to a new career can be absolutely terrifying!
We've been there.
We've done that.
We've figured out how to exit.
That's why we are here to help you navigate your job search as a sales
process.
As a teacher, you have a unique skill set and valuable experience to offer, but it's important to learn how to market yourself effectively.
Our platform provides you with the tools and resources you need to present yourself as a top candidate to highly targeted potential employers.
From crafting your resume and cover letter to preparing for interviews, we're dedicated to helping you succeed.
Join our community and let's work together to clarify, target, and launch the most exciting chapter of your career - The NEXT Chapter!
Onward!
ABOUT US
CHRIS MACLEAN
In my 23 year career working in Tech, SaaS, Telecom, Legal, Print, and Manufacturing I have been:
Fired 2x
Laid off 1x
Resigned 3x
Promoted 9x
Despite the fact that my lack of tolerance for toxic behaviour and suspect leadership leads me to speak my mind freely no matter the position or title of the person I'm addressing, I have found my path forward, and you can, too.
I have landed new roles and led teams in 6 vastly different industries - all without applying online and without prior industry experience.
Led more than 5,000 interviews as a hiring manager.
Directly hired 2,300+ talented people,
Promoted 156 deserving people into their first leadership position.
Coached 35 people from company mandated ‘performance improvement plans’ that marked them for termination, to top 10% annual performance ratings and promotions.
Received personal long-term mentorship from CEO’s, HR Executives, Startup Founders, and top Sales coaches.
Mentored countless amazingly talented people to land new roles in new industries without experience or prior connections.
Managed & led teams from 5-300 headcount globally.
Delivered more than $200MM in ARR to my employers and businesses.
I wake up energized every single day to fulfil our mission to empower you with the guidance, tools, and support you need to launch the career you deserve.
KELSIE MARKS
After graduating with my BA in Psychology, I worked as a preschool teacher for two years. I loved teaching but wanted more career growth opportunities. I went back to school to earn a Master's in School Counselling and Guidance services, I then went on work with high-needs high school students as a school counsellor.
I loved my time working with students in the classroom and in the school counselling setting! Something was missing, though.
I took what I learned in these experiences and applied it to my work as a Career Services Coordinator. While working to implement career readiness initiatives with Technical Education students, I learned the ins-and-outs of hiring and recruiting. Much of this knowledge I still use today.
I eventually decided it was time to jump headfirst into the corporate world with a role in EdTech; helping other school leaders advance their career services offerings.
Now I use what I've learned to help people just like you transition smoothly out of Education and into the career of their choosing.
Our Mission
To empower 10,000 talented educators to identify their transferable skills and build the careers they deserve outside the classroom.
Success speaks for itself...
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I the only teacher feeling stressed and burnt out in the classroom?
Absolutely not!
We work with dozens of transitioning teachers each week who list their number one reason for leaving the classroom as “Stress” or “Burnout!”
Add to that a lack of respect from students, parents, and sometimes administration, along with dwindling support and resources, and you have a recipe for a mass exodus of talented teachers from classrooms across the nation.
We have former teachers on our staff who have gone through what you’re experiencing right now and have come out the other side happier, healthier, and more fulfilled than they could have imagined when they first started their career pivot.
A new world of work that leaves stress and burnout behind awaits you, should you choose to pursue it.
How do I know a job and company are right for me?
Some companies make it easy to identify a mutually beneficial fit. Many others do not.
The best way to determine fit is not easy.
It takes time. Effort. And persistence.
Start by determining your career vision – what is it that you want to accomplish in your next job?
Then determine your career values– what do you need to be successful in your career – Respect? Collaboration? Growth Opportunities? More money?
Finally, determine your non-negotiables – what are you willing to sacrifice vs what can’t you live without? If your dream job is offered to you but it’s not a remote position, is that ok? If you’ll be doing fulfilling work but will make 25% less than you do today as a teacher, will you accept the role?
Only after you have the answers to the above, should you start researching organizations and specific roles to find alignment.
Are there jobs outside the classroom that offer summers off?
Nobody can ever blame an overworked, underappreciated educator for wanting to have two-months of stress-free time off to recharge and reconnect after a harried school year.
Many corporate jobs can provide you with a reduced workload, better mental and physical support, and a renewed sense of purpose that can lead to a more satisfying career.
But most corporate roles do not offer summers off. However, there are some jobs that can provide the higher purpose, job satisfaction, and time off while the sun shines that you may be interested in pursuing.
Those roles include:
- Curriculum Writing.
- Instructional Design.
- Education Consultant.
- Higher Education with Colleges & Universities.
We have helped teachers like you transition into roles like these and maintain their valued summers off work.
Reach out to learn how you can do it, too.
Should I start applying to jobs that interest me?
Maybe.
Do you have the following information written down, yet?
1/ What do you love to do?
2/ Why do you love to do those things?
3/ Who directly benefits from your efforts?
4/ Why are those benefits important to them?
If yes, do you also have a clear understanding of your:
5/ Vision for your career?
6/ List of your values and non-negotiables?
7/ Clarity on what companies offer what you need, and need what you offer?
8/ A list of those 5-10 companies that match all the above?
9/ A compelling cover letter that introduces you and your unique value proposition to entice the reader to read your resume?
10/ A resume written to showcase how you specifically can help your target prospective employer solve their challenges and move their goals forward?
11/ A LinkedIn Profile that clearly supports your professional documents and brands you as the “ONLY” choice for the type of role you are pursuing?
Yes?
AMAZING!!!
Fire out those targeted applications and start executing your post application engagement plan.
Start by getting in front of the specific people at your targeted organizations who can positively influence the hiring decision in your favor.
Not quite there yet?
No problem.