1. What to do When to do it How to do it

2. September – November: preparation and dissemination of applications (deadlines in November-December) December: Scheduling of Interviews at Meetings. January: Meetings January – March: Flybacks, round II, etc.

3.  September, October and some November Ads  Deadlines: Early November through Mid Dec  Materials ◦ Job Market Paper ◦ Dissertation Abstract ◦ CV ◦ Teaching Materials (Philosophy, evals) ◦ Letters of Recommendation

4.  Need to have drafts to committee early  Polish! Make it look professional.  Seminar – by early November at the latest Sept 1: First draft (advisor maybe committee) Oct. 1: Main Draft (at least committee, maybe department) Nov. 1: Distribution draft (everyone)

5.  Note this should include past or present tense: (I investigate(d), I find/found, I show/have shown)  If it’s a three essay thesis, it should have at least 3 essays outlined.  Typically one page (3 paragraphs?)  Show advisor. Have them read.  Need completely polished by Nov 1.

6.  Make it look like other academic vitas ◦ Education ◦ Positions (TA, RA etc, not “walmart greeter”) ◦ Published papers/working papers/presentations  Short version (for me, by Nov. 1) ◦ 1 page  Include contact information

7.  Teaching Philosophy ◦ That you’ve thought seriously about teaching ◦ That you care and have worked on it. ◦ Tie in your academic interests and history. ◦ How you have addressed shortcomings.  Evidence of Teaching Ability ◦ Course Evaluations. Comments. ◦ Present yourself completely, but in the best light. ◦ Innovations in which you’ve participated.

8.  Contact letter writers in September  You need to give a seminar in October or earlier (make sure your writers attend).  Be sure to give them drafts of paper, abstract, CV and teaching material.  Be nice, they are doing you a HUGE favor. It is time consuming and important. If they ask for something, get it for them.

9.  Get the ads in September, October and November. Compile list, watch deadlines.  Get hotel reservation for Denver (see AEA web site). Earlier is better, September I think.  Buy plane tickets.

10.  Jeannie will mail your packets. You need to provide: ◦ Materials printed and in envelopes (you may use the white ones in the supply closet) ◦ Address labels (5160) on evelopes ◦ Names of letter writers (to me and Jeannie)  Jeannie will add letters (and a cover from me) seal it and mail it.

11.  We send an announcement of our students on the market in early November to hundreds of institutions.  You need to provide me with your 1 page sheet: CV plus short abstract. I will provide guidelines.  I will need this prior to November 1.  Web pages, get information to Jeannie.

12.  In December we will conduct Mock interviews.  Take these seriously. Dress as you would for the real thing. ◦ Spiel ◦ Teaching ◦ Questions  More on that at “Interview” seminar.

13.  Done Signal. They want you to be done when you show up in August. (CV, JMP, Abstract)  Letters of recommendation. Are you maturing as a researcher/teacher/colleague.  Your field/topic/interests – compliment/substitute?  Teaching experience  Professional: they’ll check your web page.

14.  Faculty will be there and we will provide contact information for emergencies.  We will be available for questions and advice.  Some socializing as well.

15.  Early January (as you start to get flybacks)  Repeat of seminar, usually smaller audience  Not all student take advantage of this.  Some flybacks have teaching seminars, and so it’s not necessary.

16.  Be nice  Be engaged  Be interested  Be yourself…only better.  Be polite.  In short: your mother was right. First impressions matter.

17.  Typically ½ hour meetings with faculty and some administration (often the Dean).  Some kind of research talk or teaching.  Usually last interview with Department chair.  Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner  Most places bring 3 to campus.

18.  You do not negotiate until you have an offer.  Once you have an offer, you should speak with your advisor (and possibly others). We’ve done this before. We’ve been on both sides of it. We’ve seen many students negotiate.  Don’t be afraid to ask for things. I’ve never seen an offer rescinded because you asked.  Get it in writing.

19.  Cawley, John “A Guide (and Advice) for Economists on the U.S. Junior Academic Job Market” AEA Web Page  Job Openings for Economists, AEA Web Page  Economics Labor Market Surveys (U. Arkansas, CBER web page)  Hamermesh Advice Articles