Recent Survey Insights from the Ed Tech Industry
HighFive Partners has enjoyed a front-row seat to the growth of a robust market for Ed Tech jobs, and we wanted to develop some deeper insights into this market when we commissioned our first-ever Ed Tech industry executive compensation survey earlier this year. The compensation survey was recently concluded, and we are currently completing the process of tabulating the results. We look ...
A Front Row Seat to a Robust Market for Ed Tech Jobs
The Ed Tech industry has rapidly evolved into a robust vertical all its own—and so has its job market. What do Ed Tech professionals need to know about how this market has changed over time? In this blog, we draw on first-hand experience from operating our industry jobs platform to provide some key evidence. How Ed Tech Has Grown into a Robust Vertical Like any other industry, Ed Tech ex...
Continuous Learning and Professional Development for Careers in Ed Tech
The Ed Tech industry is relatively young, growing fast, and in a state of constant change. With its focus on lifelong education, it is also a space that puts a unique premium on personal growth, continuous learning, and skill building. In this blog, I wanted to share a few thoughts on effective professional development practices in Ed Tech. Keep reading to find some recommended resources...
Building Your Interview “Muscle” for Roles in Ed Tech
Nothing is more important for making a connection with a potential employer than the job interview. Many candidates have the understandable urge to prepare detailed answers for every possible interview question. But acing an interview isn’t so much about being ready to answer a laundry list of questions with perfect, pre-prepared answers, but about telling an effective story while gather...
6 Reasons to Consider Working in Ed Tech
Is a career in Ed Tech right for you? The industry offers a unique opportunity to make an impact, develop valuable career skills, and shape the future of education. In this blog, we take a look at six reasons why professionals from a broad variety of backgrounds should consider a career in Ed Tech. Why Ed Tech? A Unique and Impactful Industry Ed Tech, short for education technology, incl...
Ed Tech Companies Hiring Despite the Investment Cliff
How is the Ed Tech industry being affected by the decline of investment in the broader technology sector? Given the headlines about big tech layoffs, should professionals be worried about starting or continuing a career in the Ed Tech industry? In this blog, we explore the answers to these questions. While changing financial conditions are a reality for any industry, our experience confi...
Want to work for an Ed Tech unicorn?
Are unicorns imaginary creatures? Not in the Ed Tech industry. Ed Tech unicorns are very real and they can be an exciting place to build the Ed Tech career of your dreams. In this blog, we explain why. What are tech unicorns? In short, “unicorn” is a term that has long been used to describe the dream outcome of any startup founder: a valuation of over $1 billion before becoming publicly ...