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INDEX
1. Ben's Note
2. 7 Job Search Tips from a New Faculty Member
SUMMARY
In this issue, Jeannette Fresne shares her insights
about applying for academic jobs.
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Ben's Note
January 9, 2003
Dear ABD Survival Guide Reader,
As we move into 2003, I'd like to suggest that
you take a minute to applaud and appreciate all
the knowledge you've gained and progress you've
made in this past year. The best way to get more
progress is by appreciating what you've already
achieved.
Now, let's turn to this year. In the spirit of
looking ahead, I am pleased to present this issue's
feature article, which provides job search tips
for academic positions.
Let's work together to make 2003 the year of YOUR
Ph.D.
Warmly,
Ben
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7 Job Search Tips
By Jeannette Fresne
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I've discovered a few things in the last couple of years
about job hunting that you might find helpful....
1. Rarely have I heard of anyone getting an enthusiastic
invitation to apply somewhere. It appears that profs feel
that they hire only the best in the field at Anywhere Univ
because that where THEY were hired! They are afraid of "limiting"
themselves to people they know. On the other hand, there really
IS a certain pride at some universities, that the students
graduating from their programs are truly already the best
in the field. As a result they are motivated to hire from
within.
2. I applied to jobs that were "pretty much" describing me
in addition to those that listed all my areas of specialization.
What I found is that the job description may not be what they are
really looking for OR they become so impressed with you that they
are willing to juggle classes among the faculty to lure you to
their institution.
3. The perfect job description is not necessarily the perfect
institutional/faculty fit for you. When you apply, you ARE the
best candidate for the position, why else apply?! Since they
don't know you, they will do a phone interview and campus
interview where you demonstrate your expertise. Face it - we
are SO specialized that universities only need one of us!
If they had someone who knew your field as well as you, they
wouldn't need to do a job search! Also, I had a faculty person
on an interview tell me once, "We wouldn't have flown you out here
for the interview if we weren't already sure you could do the job."
That stuck with me - she was right.
4. When you are willing to move or stay, you have the power. I had
two job offers at about the same time. The first offer was where
I wanted to be but the second offer was more money. Since I was
willing to accept the second, the first school increased their offer
and I accepted. This also happened last year - I had two offers when
UNC made an offer that was less than one of the other two. UNC
matched the offer and I accepted the job.
5. Offers will come and so will the news that someone else was hired.
Offers are nice but so is the news. How awful would it be to be in a
mismatched position?! News of someone else accepting the position is
simply your saving grace from a less than optimal working environment.
6. Apply? If you want to work there, YES!
7. Also, about taking this personally: I found that the job hunting
process is only personal for the applicant. For the hiring committee,
it's another meeting. Offering or not offering a job has little to do
with personal involvement for those in the interviews.
Jeannette Fresne
Music Education
University of South Alabama
jfresne@usouthal.edu
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