Job Searching 101

Whether you are just starting out in academia or are a seasoned scholar looking for new opportunities, this section provides tools and resources to support your career development. Department heads, experienced job seekers, and employers offer insights and expertise on the hiring process, including tips for CVs and cover letters, interviewing techniques, and related information. In addition, tenured faculty offer advice for professional development.

Career Entry and Job Search 

The Search Begins 
CV and Cover Letter: Tips and Mistakes to Avoid
Tips for Creating a CV 
Job Fair at the Annual Convention  Interviewing  
Additional Interviewing Tips  
Hiring a New Colleague: The Search Committee’s Perspective  
Additional Search Committee Tips and Mistakes to Avoid  
Questions to Ask When Receiving an Academic Position Offer 

Professional Development  

Mid-Career Moves: Professional and Personal Identity  
Tenure and Promotion Tips  
Expanding What Mentoring Means 

Employment Statistics 

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment Statistics