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Answer a handful of questions and we'll reveal your ideal match out of 13 possible career paths, each key to helping an EdTech company flourish.
This quiz is anonymous and is not part of a job application, so select the option which most accurately reflects you.
This quiz is anonymous and is not part of a job application, so select the option which most accurately reflects you.
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Question 1-10 (of 37)
occasionally
frequently
approved processes to work from
loose guidelines
creative flexibility
peer feedback
customer feedback
writing
presenting
analyzing
teaching
testing
troubleshooting
work closely with others
have a healthy mix of both
interact with customers occasionally
never interact with customers
persuasive
empathetic
tech-savvy
healthy variety
unpredictable new challenges
people
words
technology
1) I want to travel for work:
neveroccasionally
frequently
2) I would rather have:
clearly defined instructionsapproved processes to work from
loose guidelines
creative flexibility
3) I like to be evaluated on:
metrics/numberspeer feedback
customer feedback
4) Of these skills, I am best at:
codingwriting
presenting
analyzing
5) Of these skills, I am best at:
designingteaching
testing
troubleshooting
6) I would rather:
work independentlywork closely with others
have a healthy mix of both
7) I would rather:
interact directly with customers on a regular basisinteract with customers occasionally
never interact with customers
8) Compared to my peers, I am more:
detail-orientedpersuasive
empathetic
tech-savvy
9) I would prefer:
a consistent daily routinehealthy variety
unpredictable new challenges
10) Compared to my peers, I am better with:
numberspeople
words
technology
Question 11-20 (of 37)
getting things done
communicating with others
thinking outside the box
help people
work with numbers
plan and strategize
conversation and activity
travel and networking
prefer to focus on one specific niche
have certifications and degrees that I would like to specifically use
careful growth
exploring uncharted territory
a thinker
a maker
no
technology
no
no
11) In my opinion, the most important part of work is:
seeing the big picturegetting things done
communicating with others
thinking outside the box
12) I want to:
make thingshelp people
work with numbers
plan and strategize
13) My ideal work environment is defined by:
quiet and focusconversation and activity
travel and networking
14) When considering my strengths, I:
have a wide variety of experienceprefer to focus on one specific niche
have certifications and degrees that I would like to specifically use
15) I value:
consistencycareful growth
exploring uncharted territory
16) I'd consider myself:
a doera thinker
a maker
17) I enjoy puzzles and problem solving:
yesno
18) Each day, I'd rather work with:
peopletechnology
19) I have impeccable attention to detail and organization:
yesno
20) I have worked in a school district before:
yesno
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Question 21-30 (of 37)
no (I avoid them at all cost)
it's not really my thing
I'm terrified
I'm a little bit of both
not yet!
no
not as a career
no
this isn't quite me
I'd rather call IT
perhaps, but not for a career
21) I feel comfortable handling difficult conversations:
yesno (I avoid them at all cost)
22) I enjoy teaching:
yesit's not really my thing
23) When I think of tight deadlines:
I'm motivatedI'm terrified
I'm a little bit of both
24) I've worked with the Skyward Student or Business software before:
yesnot yet!
25) I could see myself spending a lot of time teaching others in my career:
yesno
26) I enjoy learning, and it is easy for me to communicate my knowledge and write out instructions for others:
yesnot as a career
27) In a career, I value details, consistency, numbers, and routine:
yesno
28) In a career, I prefer to stick to the rules and help the company maintain compliance:
yesthis isn't quite me
29) I could see myself problem solving and fixing technology every day in my career:
yesI'd rather call IT
30) Teaching and helping others are central to my values:
yesperhaps, but not for a career
Question 31-37 (end)
not particularly
no
no way
no
no
no
no
31) I would enjoy a career centered on trouble shooting and analyzing:
yesnot particularly
32) I enjoy problem solving and writing code:
yesno
33) The idea of networking with customers and selling software intrigues me:
yesno way
34) I enjoy creating, designing, writing, and I'm familiar with the Adobe Suite:
yesno
35) I like the idea of becoming a product expert in school software and creating the future for Skyward products:
yesno
36) In a career, I could see myself serving as the liason between the government, Skyward customers, and the company's development team:
yesno
37) I enjoy explaining processes, paying attention to details, and keeping people and projects on task:
yesno
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What is Training?How do we keep ourselves up-to-date on ever-evolving software? Who trains our newest consulting & support representatives up to the level of knowledge they need to interact with our customers? When our documentation team needs to check their work, where do they turn? Our training team wears many hats, all of which are critically important to the success of Skyward users.The training team demands a depth of knowledge (and ability to communicate that knowledge) rivaled by only a few other areas of our company. Trainers frequently interact with most of the departments at Skyward. They must understand new functionality as it is being programmed to effectively train others while developing and maintaining our Professional Development Center and Help Center content for internal and external users. Trainers have been known to assist with direct customer trainings and service calls when called upon. |
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What is Content Management?The greatest software in the world isn’t going to do much good if nobody knows how to use it. Our content management team is on the front lines of user experience at Skyward, and much of what our customers know about our systems can be attributed to their efforts.These talented writers, editors, videographers, technicians, and architects are responsible for the planning, creation, organization, and distribution of our multimedia training materials and documentation. As a member of the content management team, you’ll be responsible for translating expert-level product knowledge into clear, accessible, and fun content for Skyward users around the world. |
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What is Accounting?How does a rapidly expanding education technology company manage to keep the lights on? Ask our accounting team—the intrepid finance professionals who pay the bills, keep us compliant, and put us in a position to grow year-in and year-out.The accounting team manages our incoming revenue and outgoing expenses with efficiency and pinpoint accuracy. They are the final line of defense for all corporate financial activity, making sure our paperwork is in order and keeping us safe from fraud. Our accounting team uses the same Skyward software we provide for our customers, creating efficiencies and reducing costs through the strategic, innovative use of technology. |
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What is Human Resources?How do you meet the needs of hundreds of full-time employees while still leaving room for continuous growth? With a strong, strategic approach to human resources, of course. Our HR team manages recruiting, benefits, payroll, and wellness services—a broad list of responsibilities demanding a wide range of skillsets.HR team members have the critical task of putting us in the best position to recruit, retain, and develop a high-performing workforce. They are the trusted confidants when workplace questions arise and the front line for our corporate culture. Our HR team uses the same software we provide for our customers to improve the experience for applicants and employees through the strategic use of technology. |
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What is Internal IT?We’re a software company, which means we use more than a little technology to get the job done. But who maintains all the devices, servers, applications, and databases we rely on? Cue the Internal IT department. These knowledgeable engineers are responsible for keeping us on the cutting edge as well as investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving any technology issues encountered by our team.Our Internal IT pros are expected to maintain a working knowledge of a diverse range of hardware and software. They also support a variety of events throughout the year, including state user groups, our international conference, our annual staff meeting, and various functions at our world headquarters building in Stevens Point. When one of our departments needs advice on how to improve upon a traditional or outdated practice, Internal IT is usually the first place they turn. |
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What is Customer Consulting & Support?When we say our commitment to a better experience extends well beyond our software, we mean it. Customer Consulting & Support is our second largest department, trailing only our development team. Their influence as the front lines and faces of Skyward to many of our customers not only contributes to customer satisfaction and retention, it also plays a significant role in determining how we are perceived by those who have not yet purchased Skyward. In short, they’re kind of a big deal.Consulting & Support is not just a stepping-stone at Skyward—this department offers full-scale career progression and leadership opportunities. As you obtain more knowledge and experience in the Skyward software, you will assume additional duties, from working the call queue to performing on-site training and consulting for new customer onboarding. Our most knowledgeable Consulting & Support reps are called on to present at user group conferences throughout the country, helping Skyward users become more confident and efficient in our various systems. |
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What is Quality Assurance?In the world of software, there is no bigger letdown than when you encounter an error while trying to complete an important, time-sensitive task. Our Quality Assurance team acts as quality advocates throughout the development process by providing input on usage, test cases, and change risk. These detail-oriented, critical thinkers are always trying to find innovative ways to break the software, so our end users can enjoy a better experience.Quality Assurance features two unique roles. Software quality specialists are assigned to development teams and work to create acceptance criteria, test against those criteria, and play an active role in project refinement to help mitigate unforeseen side effects of changes. Quality management analysts perform similar duties, but from a big-picture view rather than as embedded members of a specific development team. |
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What is Programming?Skyward was founded by a programmer in the early 1980’s, and we have remained true to our roots ever since. As we continue to grow, we have an almost perpetual need for more skilled coders. Our software engineers are the lifeblood of our organization, and it is only through their work that we have been able to remain relevant and enjoy consistent growth even as the entire technology landscape has changed dramatically around us.Successful coders are comfortable working with object-oriented programming concepts and have working knowledge of C#, along with front-end technologies like CSS and JavaScript. Our agile, user-centered development process means software engineers will be working directly with quality specialists, product owners, and UX strategists to ensure the best possible user experience when software is shipped. |
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What is Sales?Sure, Programming is the reason we exist in the first place, and Accounting might be where the bills get paid, but when we talk about company growth, the conversation starts and ends with our Sales department. These entrepreneurial spirits serve as Skyward evangelists in their assigned territories, generating new leads, delivering memorable demonstrations, and negotiating contracts. They do this by maintaining extensive knowledge of regional influences, competitors, and the motivations of our target audience.Sales representatives often double as the main points of contact for current customers, ensuring continued awareness of the products, services, and opportunities available to them. The long-term relationships our reps form with school and district leaders not only set us apart from the competition, they also go a long way toward helping us build an extensive network of Skyward advocates and an ever-increasing market share in the states where we do business. |
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What is Marketing?For many of our customers, the Skyward experience begins long before any contracts are signed and extends well beyond the traditional reach of customer service. Our Marketing team lays the foundation for what the Skyward brand means, working tirelessly to ensure a consistent, positive journey at every step along the way. These creative professionals are masters of both print and digital media, serving as the collective face and voice of Skyward to much of the outside world.The Marketing department is as diverse as it is creative, with a mix of graphic designers, PR pros, writers, web designers and developers, videographers, and more. This team is responsible for inbound/content marketing, lead generation, campaigns, event coordination, the production of collateral for other departments, and the continuous pursuit of new and better experiences at every touchpoint. |
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What is Product Management?In a competitive market, there is no such thing as complacency. No matter how far we’ve come, the demands of a growing customer base paired with the rapid evolution of both technology and education mean we can never stop looking forward. Our Product Management team is the guiding force behind our development efforts, planning out our roadmap and working closely with our developers to ensure the ongoing alignment of vision and product.Product Management consists of two distinct areas: Strategy and Ownership. The product managers in the strategy group are the ones laying out the vision of where our tech needs to go and when, while product owners serve as the primary internal stakeholder for how we bring that vision to life. The decisions made by our Project Management team are what keep us one step ahead of the competition. |
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What is State and Federal Compliance?Our customers operate under a large (and sometimes tangled) web of requirements from various state and federal government agencies, much of which ties directly into the processes and reports being managed in Skyward. Our State and Federal Compliance department works tirelessly to anticipate, identify, and close any gaps between Skyward software and those requirements.State and Federal Compliance specialists stay connected to the legislation, changes, and deadlines within their assigned territories. They serve as a liaison between the government, our customers, and our development team to ensure the release of new functionality or reports ahead of mandated deadlines. They are also the front lines of communication for state and reporting and compliance topics, hosting hundreds of webinar and open hour sessions to better prepare our customers for upcoming submissions and/or changes. Compliance is a non-negotiable part of our business model, and these experts are keeping our customers safe from potential penalties every single day. |
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What is Project Management?Our software isn’t like a typical plug-and-play application. It touches just about every corner of our customers’ day-to-day operations. That means a lot of work behind the scenes between when someone makes the decision to purchase Skyward and when they actually start using it. Our Project Management department exists to make sure that transition is as professional, efficient, and successful as possible.Project managers serve as the single point of contact for our customers throughout their implementation, mapping out the various aspects of the project from initial kickoff through go-live and beyond. They are tasked with providing clear and detailed instructions at every step along the way, sharing content, keeping in tune with general sentiment, and intervening when needed to keep things moving forward. First impressions are critical, and it’s up to the project managers to be the face of a positive onboarding experience. |
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