Archive for October, 2007

Test Day Checklist

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

There are a few simple things you can do to make test day a little easier. The problem is, test day usually comes after a late night of studying or…

What You’ll be Asked During an Academic Job Interview

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

Be prepared for your academic job interview with answers to these questions….

How Many Applications is Too Many?

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Recently I received an email from a reader who compiled 3 dozen applications and wondered if it was too much to ask faculty to submit 3 dozen letters. So how…

How Many Applications is Too Many?

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Recently I received an email from a reader who compiled 3 dozen applications and wondered if it was too much to ask faculty to submit 3 dozen letters. So how…

Grad Student’s Guide to Mentors and Advisors

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Faculty are essential to your graduate school existence. Learn how to manage them. …

Grad Student’s Guide to Mentors and Advisors

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Faculty are essential to your graduate school existence. Learn how to manage them. …

Getting Started with Writing Letters of Recommendation

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

It’s application season. If you teach undergraduates — whether as a graduate teaching assistant, adjunct instructor, or professor — you are likely to be asked to write a letter of…