Career Preparation

How do you talk about teaching on the faculty job market? What are search committees looking for? This interactive workshop will cover the basics, as well as...

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...

Have you heard that you should be doing informational interviews in order to explore your career options or to become a better job applicant? Not sure how to...

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...

Mark your calendars for this year's Conference on Friday, October 2, 2026! More details coming in summer 2026; we can’t wait to see you there! (Exact time TBA)

How can you make your research stand out among a sea of applications? Participants will draft language about their research that can be used in all facets of...

As you read the job ads for an “Assistant Professor,” you are faced with interpreting vague job descriptions and scrolling through college websites in hopes....

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...

Have you heard that you should be doing informational interviews in order to explore your career options or to become a better job applicant? Not sure how to...

Get a clearer picture of how the European faculty job market really works and what to change in your materials so you stand out! Join OPD for an encore...

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...

In an oversaturated job market, demonstrating “fit" is critical - and the cover letter is the best place to make the persuasive argument that you are right...