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- 2. Timeline 1. 博班第四年 Be familiar with the application processes Prepare all my materials Know the market Assess myself 2. 博班第五年 3. 博班第六年
- 3. Application timeline Collect job information from Aug.to Jan. (weekly check) The Chronicle of Higher Education Mailing list (by research association) Identify those you want to apply and assess your chances (with your advisor) Apply Check if your referees send out letters Check if your future employers receive it First round of interview (conference or skype) Campus interview
- 4. Mindset Let the market define you The marginal cost decreases when you apply for more jobs Balance between job application and publication /writing your dissertation You are a young scholar looking for a job like other American scholars If you do not get hired, don’t go personal – it’s just not the best match for you
- 5. Materials CV Cover letter 2-3 reference letters School’s personal webpage (Two sample publications) (Teaching philosophy) (Teaching demonstration or evidence of teaching effectiveness) (Transcripts) (Syllabus)
- 6. Materials: CV CV (Note: 1 minute quick view) Education Publication Awards and fellowships Teaching (and online teaching, guest speaker, mentoring RAs) Research skills (Quantitative, qualitative, research software) Collaboration (Grant proposal writing experience)
- 7. Materials: Cover letter Craft for each position Your current status, graduation plan Explain your achievement/qualification (what does it mean) Dissertation (and findings) Teaching (what courses you would like to teach) Other things you can contribute to (and address their requirement)
- 8. Be organized Job list Job information for your referees
- 9. Conference/Skype interview Prepare your elevator speech (1-3 minutes) Know what they are looking for (job description, communication with search committee) Handle questions intelligently List courses you can teach (and they will be interested) Show your enthusiasm (by asking questions and making connections)
- 10. Campus Interview Know your agenda (especially who you are going to meet with) Know everyone (and his/her research. Tip: Smart phone contact + Evernote) Prepare your professional outfit: Dress like the job you are getting, not like the job you have Prepare your job talk (preparation time: 2-3 weeks) Leave sufficient connection time Wear cozy but professional if someone will pick you up (in case your luggage does not arrive on time)
- 11. Job Talk You can’t over-prepare your job talk It’s a show worth a lot of money It’s not your dissertation defense. Focus on big pictures, not nitty-gritty details Three full rounds of practice Write your script Clearly state your findings, implications, and future directions (and how these can make contributions to the department)
- 12. Answering Questions Thank you for their questions They are not challenging you Another way to show your research skills/teaching effectiveness Clarify their questions You do not have to have an answer
- 13. Meet with Professors/Dean Do mock interviews (with Professors that are not very familiar with your research) Be prepared to talk about your research for millions times Let them lead the discussion Comment on their research (positively) find collaboration opportunity
- 14. Questions they may ask Summarize your dissertation Where do you see yourself in five years? How does this position fit in with your overall short-term and medium-term career goals for yourself? What is your research agenda in five years? What courses do you plan to teach? What is your teaching/online teaching/mentoring experience? When will you get your degree?
- 15. Questions you can ask Where do you see this department/program in 5 years? Their expectation to this position Why they came here (and why they stay)? How do you like doing research/teaching here? How is it different from other university? What’s the best thing about working here? Where do other faculty live? (Tenure review process, teaching loads, support for new faculty member)
- 16. Social events/meet with students Prepared to be asked questions about your personal life Ask them about their learning training research funding career plan housing
- 17. Follow-up/Thank you Write follow-up/thank you email to EVERY faculty you have met. If possible, (slightly) customize each email Short, but to the point
- 18. Other minor things Think about what you eat and drink Rest or keep yourself awake all day Don’t drink (or at most one) Don’t gossip
- 19. Reflection Market yourself (rule of 3) Start earlier Career center Inside jobs? Be open