Summing Up the 2018 Summer

As the summer wraps up, and the fall gets into full swing, many Collegiate Gigsters are preparing to (re)start jobs as instructors or continue at regular jobs outside of academia. Throughout the summer, I’ve provided insights into how we can craft our very own DIY professional development toolkit!

We started with a discussion on how to reconnect with our joy, then moved on to figuring out our stories, and finally identifying our transferrable skills at any age. I also provided a review of a digital writing tool to help reliably document and save thoughts and discussions (I loved that article, but I digress).

Many of our articles are inspired by my personal About Education Blog which is geared at academics. That said, they include strategies about how to remake ourselves, refocus our efforts, and regain some perspective on where we are (or want to be) professionally. While it primarily intended for academics, the lessons really apply to all. Just leave your thoughts in a comment at the end of this article.

At this point, I want to hear from you, our readers. Share your stories of how our articles and our Gig ‘Zine newsletter have helped you grow and develop. I see the Colégas Group as a collaborative community of like-minded, enthusiastic, and engaged professionals who are committed to the betterment of not just themselves but the entire community. If we can all learn from each other, we can all improve our chances of success.

With that note, may this fall be even better than we had already expected!