Modupe Akinola, PhD Columbia University La Verne Hairston Higgins, PhD, GPHR, SPHR Eastern Michigan University

» Attend Talks ˃Get to know Faculty at various schools +Have lunch with speakers +Schedule one-on-one time with speakers in your research domain » Attend Conferences and Submit Papers/Symposia ˃Symposia at conferences (particularly AoM) have higher acceptance rates +Gather a “dream team” of faculty & students for a symposium » Attend Parties/Socials ˃Informal events at conferences provide valuable opportunities to speak with faculty and graduate students about research interests ˃Great way to gain inside information about various schools

» AoM Divisional consortia for student entering the job market ˃Information and deadlines are typically sent through the division list serve ˃You should sign up for the division list serve if you have not already » Make sure to meet the application deadlines ˃A nomination from your department or faculty may be required ˃Typically deadlines are May-June

» Consult with your advisor and mentors to identify potential schools ˃Become very familiar with their websites » Inform your faculty that you are on the job market » Prepare a draft of your application packet for ˃Review and feedback from your advisor, mentors and faculty ˃Your advisor to send to friends at the schools you’ve identified » Post materials with AoM Placement Services ˃If your advisors approves ˃Don’t do this if you’re not actively in the job market ˃Facilitates interviews at AoM annual meeting ˃Very important if you desire a position outside the US

» Cover letter ˃Express interest in department, programs, etc. ˃Suggests meeting at AoM, if you are attending ˃Notification that your advisor will be forwarding a letter of recommendation » Curriculum Vita » Samples of your research ˃1-3 working or research papers ˃Research statement +3-5 pages on how your work constitutes a “research stream”

» Focus on critical information to be conveyed » Prepare 2-5 minute summary » Avoid clichés! » Practice delivering your elevator pitch ˃Get feedback ˃Incorporate feedback as appropriate » Think about follow-up questions your elevator pitch could precipitate

» Attend AoM Placement Workshop for Applicants, if possible » Preliminary interviews (usually minutes) » BE PREPARED!!! ˃Know who will be present at the interview ˃Know the interview location ˃Be ready to discuss the +Overall research interests +Timeline for completion of your doctorate +Teaching area(s) and experience +Your current projects +Your Elevator Speech ˃Be ready to ask questions regarding the +Climate within the institution, school, and department +Culture for junior faculty » Not all interviews will go well!

» Attend Hosted Social Events ˃Sponsored by your Schools of interest ˃Know whose work aligns with your interests » Follow-up with people for One-on-One meetings ˃Not everyone who your or your advisor/mentors have contacted will be at the Academy ˃Use Placement Services to identify additional people to contact ˃Don’t be disheartened if you are not contacted or don’t have any formal interview invitations » Remember the dress code – Business Casual+

» Feedback to AoM contacts ˃“Great to have met you” s +To those with whom you had high quality conversations +To fellow attendees and presenters at your doctoral consortium » Join Graduate student information sharing groups, if you’re comfortable doing so ˃Formats are variable

» Most applications are online submissions » Visit the website for the department, school, and institution » Information the same as in your packet, plus ˃New cover letter, without mentioning AoM ˃Teaching statement, if required ˃Updated CV ˃Additional letters of recommendation +Typically two in addition to your advisor +Some schools prefer list of names with contact information instead of letters

» Invitations typically are extended ˃Shortly after the start of Fall term, at the end of September ˃Sometimes into January » Don’t hesitate to ask for an alternate campus visit date ˃You should avoid too many trips too close together » Ask questions of the person extending the invitation » Not all schools will call you! » Stay Confident!

» Practice Your Job Talk » Get feedback on your Job Talk ˃From your peers, your faculty in addition to your advisor & mentors » Be prepared to answer questions ˃Know the literature ˃Know the methodology » Select comfortable, appropriate attire for visits » Be prepared to talk about your work other than your job talk topic » Ask for breaks when visiting campuses ˃Theses are often omitted from schedules

» Don’t accept a campus invitation if you would not accept a job offer if it were extended » Don’t hesitate to withdraw your application if you don’t believe the position or institution is a good career fit for you » Determine if – ˃The faculty are potentially good colleagues ˃Your career interests be supported, long-term. » Thank you notes ˃Send within a couple of days ˃Personalize them

The Academic Job Search: Workshop for Applicants Boston Marriott Copley Square, Salon E Friday, 3 August, 5:30 - 7:00 pm AoM Placement Services Boston Marriott Copley Square, Third Floor Atrium Friday, noon – 5:00 pm Saturday, Sunday & Monday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm [interviews until 8:00 pm] Tuesday, 8:00am - noon