“CV Dos and Don’ts” from The Chronicle of Higher Education
Answers to common questions of early-career academics on this all-important job document. By Jennifer S. Furlong and Stacy M. Hartman (Feb. 6, 2024)
Management PhD Job Doc
The Management PhD Job Doc is an open source document with a wealth of job search tips and advice for job candidates in the Management field. Not only is it a great source of information, this document allows you to ask questions and share insights with others who are on the job
Name Badge
Do you have a unique name–or a uniquely spell name–that you think students or future employers might find difficult to pronounce? You can create a name badge to insert in your email signature. The name badge is a recording of your pronunciation of your name. It allows readers to hear your name and learn the correct pronunciation. You would insert a link in your signature right after your name. Just add “(Hear my name.)” with a link to your badge attached.
National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD)
The National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) is an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community dedicated to supporting academics in making successful transitions throughout their careers. They offer workshops, professional development training, and intensive mentorship programs. For information on activating your free student membership, go here. NEW PARAGRAPH: Doctoral students may be particularly interested in the Core Curriculum, Hidden Handbook, and Dissertation Success Curriculum (among other webinars and events) which cover topics such as planning, developing writing habits, work-life balance, managing stress, and developing mentorship networks. The NCFDD periodically offers 14-Day Writing Challenges to jumpstart productivity.
Preparing Future Faculty and Professionals (PFFP) Seminar Series
The UWM Graduate School organizes Professional Development seminars and discussions to help you get acquainted with the expectations associated with graduate studies, move successfully through degree milestones, understand the “big picture” of higher education and academic life, and plan for your career after your degree. The PFFP series offers three live events each semester and makes use of an ever-expanding video archive of PFFP offerings below, which includes more than 60 videos across seven themes: Succeeding in Graduate School, Developing as a Scholar, Conducting and Communicating Research, Community and Entrepreneurial Engagement, Job Search & Careers, Becoming a Future Faculty Member, and Preparing for Careers Outside of Academia.
Additional Resources
Overview of the Job Search Process
The University of California-San Diego’s career website has a wealth of information on the academic job search process. Be sure to check out their strategies for interviewing and negotiating.
UC Berkeley Career Center: Where to Find Job Postings and More Job Search Tools
UC Berkely’s Career Center offers information on where to find job postings. You should also speak with your faculty advisors. This site also gives information on creating a teaching portfolio and a CV.
UC Berkeley Career Center: Transition from Graduate Student to Assistant Professor
This site includes information on the types of positions available in academia.