How to Land a Job in EdTech 2-Day Crash Course
Stop wasting time on blind applications and start getting offers for the jobs you really want and deserve.
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Course overview
Get hands-on guidance from an experienced EdTech hiring manager
The hiring process is designed to find fault, not potential. It's time to flip the script.
Chelsey Pienaar (that's me!) is a long-time EdTech executive with vast hiring experience across companies such as 2U, Noodle, GetSmarter, Hubble Studios, and more. I have led large teams in the development of online education and training for some of the world's top universities (Cambridge, Yale, Harvard) and companies, and have hired more than 200 professionals across learning design, learning technology, and multimedia design roles. Today, I am the Founder of HirED, a talent acquisition company specialising in the placement of EdTech professionals in jobs and contracts across Europe, UK and Africa.
Get exclusive access to my personal experience as an EdTech hiring manager, and learn how to:
- define your dream career in EdTech, and then choose a job and company that will help you achieve it.
- present your value confidently, because they won't believe in you if you don't believe in you.
- craft a CV and cover letter that convinces them of what you can do, not what have done.
- ace interviews and negotiate your salary like a pro.
This course is for you if...
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You're an EdTech professional, career changer, recent graduate, or job seeker aiming to break into or advance within the EdTech industry.
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You're a learning designer/technologist, learning PM, multimedia/experience designer looking to level up your career in EdTech.
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You're tired of getting rejected for jobs you didn't even really want in the first place, at companies that don't really share your values.
In just 2 days, you'll walk away with...
A targeted job search plan with a list of top EdTech employers and jobs
I will work with you to define your dream career in EdTech and select the employers and jobs that will help you make that career a reality.
A personal elevator pitch and self-promotion strategy tailored to your network
I will show you how to leverage your network and build sponsorship to improve your chances of landing your dream job.
A CV and cover letter that identify and solve a business problem
I will help you to convince prospective employers that you understand their problem and are the best person to help them solve it.
A toolkit of interview and salary negotiation tactics to confidently land your ideal EdTech job.
Together we'll practice realistic interview and salary negotiation scenarios, and I'll provide real-time feedback.
What’s included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Chelsey Pienaar | Founder @ HirED | Ex-CAO and VP Learning in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
8 lessons • 4 projects
Week 1
Evaluate your personal and professional goals to align your job search with roles that support long-term career growth.
Develop a list of employers that match your career aspirations and offer meaningful, long-term opportunities.
Create a customised job search roadmap that connects your skills and values with companies positioned to meet your needs.
Build a clear, confident pitch that communicates your unique value to prospective employers.
Develop a plan to promote your skills and experience, focusing on quality over quantity to stand out in a competitive EdTech market.
Identify key contacts in your network to act as sponsors and advocates, leveraging word-of-mouth to enhance your chances of landing your dream role.
Identify how your previous roles and experiences uniquely qualify you for EdTech positions, emphasising practical, transferable skills.
Describe examples that spotlight how your soft skills, values, cultural alignment, and teamwork abilities contributed to successful projects.
Bring it all together by developing a standout CV and cover letter for an EdTech role of your choice.
Research the company and role, building confidence to present yourself as the ideal candidate and articulate why you’re the best fit.
Discuss your adaptability and curiosity, emphasising how past experiences and current skills position you to handle future advancements in EdTech (like AI in learning).
Record answers to key interview questions and prepare a salary negotiation script for feedback.
Module 1: Create a tailored job search plan with a list of top EdTech employers
In this module, we’ll lay the foundation for your job search strategy by unpacking your personal and professional goals and values:
Module 2: Develop a personal elevator pitch and self-promotion strategy
In this module, we'll map out your personalised plan for pitching yourself to prospective employers with confidence:
Module 3: Craft a stand-out CV and cover letter
In this module, we'll tailor your CV and cover letter to highlight your most relevant and stand-out achievements:
Module 4: Build a toolkit of interview and salary negotiation tactics
In this module, we'll build your confidence and competence for interviews and salary negotiations:
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Meet the Hiring Manager/Instructor
Chelsey Pienaar | Founder @ HirED | Ex-CAO and VP Learning
Chelsey Pienaar | Founder @ HirED | Ex-CAO and VP Learning
With over a decade of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring 200+ candidates for international EdTech roles, I understand the challenges job-seekers face in this industry. I’ve designed this course to give you the practical tools and strategies needed to confidently land your dream EdTech job. I am currently based in Italy and have been working remotely for US, EU, and South African EdTech companies for more than a decade. You can do this, too.
2 Workshops | 2 Days | 4 Projects
6-8 hours of learning
Workshops: Tuesday & Thursday, 90min each
19:00 - 20:30 CET
There are a total of 2 live group workshops; One on Tuesday and one on Thursday. These are mandatory.
Weekly projects: Pre- and post-workshops
Real-time, personalised feedback
Each project is a practical and personalised plan or tool that you will use to land your dream job in EdTech.
Learning is better with cohorts
Personal, real-time guidance from an expert
Receive personalised, real-time feedback and advice from Chelsey through live workshops and hands-on projects.
Interactive and project-based
Leave this course with CVs, cover letters, sponsors, and interview skills that can be used immediately to land the job you want.
Learn with a supportive community
Get access to a community of EdTech pros who want to learn and grow alongside you. Who knows, this community might become the key to your next job opportunity...