Career Preparation

At research institutions, the success of your interview may be determined by your job talk (and following Q+A). In this short session, we will discuss the...

Are you hoping to interview for a faculty job this year? Often first first-round screening interviews are scheduled with little notice, so it’s good to be prepa

The thought of interviewing can feel stressful when we don't know what to expect or how candidates will be evaluated. Whether interviewing in person or...

Are you hearing that you should negotiate your job offer, but feeling unsure about how to do this? If you are considering jobs outside academia or...

Job candidates referred through connections are more likely to bypass application screeners and learn of opportunities not publicly advertised. Do you have a...

Are you missing out on jobs and internships? Searching in the right place is important, and so is letting companies find you! Learn how to use LinkedIn and...

The Individual Development Plan (IDP) provides a framework for building skills with intentionality and aligning training with career aspirations. This...

Crafting the perfect faculty cover letter can be stressful! What do I write about? Should I use letterhead? How much of the cover letter overlaps with my...

Preparing for a job or internship search? This session will talk about the differences between a CV and a resume, help you understand how employers screen...

A majority of faculty searches now include a teaching demo. Although the content of the demo is important, it is your engaging and interactive pedagogy on...

Many of the upcoming faculty job postings will be for adjunct or non-tenure track instructors and lecturers. In this workshop, we’ll consider the pros and...

The thought of interviewing can feel stressful when we don't know what to expect or how candidates will be evaluated. Whether interviewing in person or...