Today's post is a special request post for several clients who have written to inquire how to write a cover letter for the submission of an article manuscript to a journal. ****Addendum (4/29/13): Please read the follow up to this post, "Of Cover … [Read more...] about How To Write a Journal Article Submission Cover Letter
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Chronic Illness, Disability and Heternormativity on the Tenure Track (A Follow-Up Guest Post)
This post is a follow-up to the guest post earlier this week, "The Real Life of a Tenure Track Faculty Person." That post generated an enormous amount of reaction and comment that is still going on. One of the commenters asked to know a bit more … [Read more...] about Chronic Illness, Disability and Heternormativity on the Tenure Track (A Follow-Up Guest Post)
The Real Life of a Tenure Track Faculty Person (A Guest Post)
This guest post came out of a conversation that's been percolating among readers on the blog, facebook page, and over email, about the actual financial risks and repercussions of doing a Ph.D.. Indeed, last week's blog post, Should You Go To … [Read more...] about The Real Life of a Tenure Track Faculty Person (A Guest Post)
Should You Go To Graduate School?
The “don't go to graduate school” debate has flared up again this past week with the publication of this piece in Slate, "Thesis Hatement: Getting a Literature Ph.D. Will Turn You Into an Emotional Train Wreck, Not a Professor. The author, Rebecca … [Read more...] about Should You Go To Graduate School?
Postpartum Depression: On Motherhood, Academia, and Mental Health (A Guest Post)
In January, I posted a request on Facebook and Twitter for resources related to mental illness and academia. I had been contacted by a reader recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, who was seeking information. The response to my request was … [Read more...] about Postpartum Depression: On Motherhood, Academia, and Mental Health (A Guest Post)
Three New Webinars, and Campus Visit Thank You Etiquette
Today I want to answer an urgent query from readers that I am asked at least once a week, about the etiquette of thanking a department that has hosted you on a campus visit. And then tell you about three new webinars that are coming up this month. … [Read more...] about Three New Webinars, and Campus Visit Thank You Etiquette
For North Americans: the peculiar British interview process (A Guest Post)
This wonderful post on the British academic interview process is written by Kean Birch, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Science at York University in Canada. It was originally published on his blog. He received his Ph.D. in … [Read more...] about For North Americans: the peculiar British interview process (A Guest Post)
Recovery From Addiction and the Road to Academia (A Guest Post)
In January, I posted a request on Facebook and Twitter for resources related to mental illness and academia. I had been contacted by a reader recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, who was seeking information. The response to my request was … [Read more...] about Recovery From Addiction and the Road to Academia (A Guest Post)
Why Have I No Power? Thoughts on Negotiating the Tenure Track Offer
I was working with a Negotiating Assistance client last week, and about halfway through our work, as I said for the fourth time or so, “you can't really ask for ALL of that; you'll have to pick and choose,” he cried out over email, “But why? Why have … [Read more...] about Why Have I No Power? Thoughts on Negotiating the Tenure Track Offer
How to Organize a Panel for a Conference
Over the past couple of weeks I've been engrossed in CV Advance Strategizing Sessions with many clients. The work has gone well, and we quickly move through all of the elements required for a powerful and effective academic record for next year's job … [Read more...] about How to Organize a Panel for a Conference