Rarely does a candidate have perfect work history for a given job application, which means that rarely does a hiring team come across the perfect résumé.

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Professional development can be challenging, whether finding the right time to train faculty and staff, or making sure participants get the most out of a one-time session. In this article, author Kathryn Nieves introduces microlearning, a solution for schools and districts looking to overcome the barriers to traditional professional development, particularly with respect to technology training sessions. See the full article on Edutopia.

The notion of “backup candidates” or “being a backup” can imply a second fiddle.