In the first of a two-part essay, Christine Kelly reviews the stereotypes and key questions a Ph.D. will face, and how to overcome them. Making the transition from an academic to a non-academic career ...

If it’s conference season, it must also be time for the first-round of academic job interviews. Advice on the academic job market and on interviewing is legion; see, for example, The Chronicle’s ...

Preparing for an interview is like creating and performing in a play. You need to write your script, rehearse (including a dress rehearsal), and on opening night, perform your piece to an audience of ...

Interview season is upon us, so now is a good time to review the ins and outs of that piece of the hiring process. The Preparation You’ve heard it before, but it’s worth hearing again: The first step ...

With interview season upon us, getting in the right mindset can be crucial to your success in conversations with potential employers. As a grad student, you enter interviews with unique skills and ...

Two important decisions are what to wear and how to behave. We all know that Einstein wasn't a great dresser, but wearing no jacket and no tie, for a man, or the equivalent in casual attire for a ...

From crafting a standout cover letter to mastering the faculty interview, the academic job hunt is a mix of strategy, preparation, and self-awareness. Whether you’re aiming for a postdoc, a ...

Employers use interviews to assess your qualifications, evaluate your fit, and promote their organizations. But interviewing is a two-way street. Your goals are to share more about your qualifications ...

The interview process for academic positions is like a marathon, career consultant Kay Gruder said before a small workshop of postgraduate and postdoctoral students Thursday in the Scholars’ ...

Interviewing at this stage comes with slightly different expectations than an interview immediately following your undergraduate education. Employers want to hear how your research or experiences can ...

Interviewing is an inevitable part of the job search! Interviews allow candidates to present their best skills, values and qualifications for a position. Many hiring processes are comprised of a few ...