In our Dispatches series, we crowdsource responses to questions we see about the academic job market and career. Continuing from previous weeks, the question continues: “Help, my campus visit has switched suddenly online. Advice needed: either … [Read more...] about #Dispatches From the Front: Even More Advice on Managing Zoom Campus Visits
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#Dispatches: Help, My Campus Visit has Gone Online! 2/2
In our Dispatches series, we crowdsource responses to questions we see about the academic job market and career. Continuing from last week, the question is: “Help, my campus visit has switched suddenly online. Advice needed: either from … [Read more...] about #Dispatches: Help, My Campus Visit has Gone Online! 2/2
#Dispatches: Help, My Campus Visit has Gone Online! 1/2
In our Dispatches series, we crowdsource responses to questions we see about the academic job market and career. This week, the question is: “Help, my campus visit has switched suddenly online. Advice needed: either from candidates who have … [Read more...] about #Dispatches: Help, My Campus Visit has Gone Online! 1/2
When I Say to Memorize, What Do I Mean?
Today I clarify the advice that is floating out there in older webinars and blog posts, to "memorize" your interview answers. Kel told me she's seeing people take that way too literally. In this video I explain what I mean. (And also share some … [Read more...] about When I Say to Memorize, What Do I Mean?
“I Ran and Hid From My Computer” – Women and Negotiating Redux
Yet another woman client (this time a senior, tenured scholar) with a tenured offer from a famously wealthy and elite institution, was told by all of her mentors that she was "crazy" for wanting to negotiate the offer, and would risk "alienating … [Read more...] about “I Ran and Hid From My Computer” – Women and Negotiating Redux
How to Maximize a Visiting Position – WOC Guest Post
I am delighted to offer another guest post in my series of contributed posts by black women and other women of color. These go up on Wednesday. PLEASE submit a post or an idea for a post for consideration! I want to hear from you! Email me … [Read more...] about How to Maximize a Visiting Position – WOC Guest Post
Pearls of Wisdom–The Blog
Love the blog? Then get the book. It also makes a great gift for all the struggling grad students in your life. (For bulk orders for use in classes, seminars, and workshops, please call Crown Publishing /Random House Customer Service at … [Read more...] about Pearls of Wisdom–The Blog
Breaking Down the Fit Question
Today is another breakdown of a point of continued confusion among our Interview clients: the dreaded FIT question. Once again, I will walk you through a post that we assign for Interview Intervention clients, that clients struggle to put into … [Read more...] about Breaking Down the Fit Question
#Dispatches From the Front, What Candidates Are Doing Wrong, Part III of III: “Don’t Forget the Basics”
In our new Dispatches series, we crowdsource responses to questions we see about the academic job market and career. Last week we put out the question: “Search committee members–what mistakes do you see candidates make? What do you wish they … [Read more...] about #Dispatches From the Front, What Candidates Are Doing Wrong, Part III of III: “Don’t Forget the Basics”
How to Describe a Course in an Interview, For Realz! We Mean It!
Here is the link to my book. Find the pertinent info on describing a course on page 208-210. Here is the blog post link, How to Describe a Course … [Read more...] about How to Describe a Course in an Interview, For Realz! We Mean It!