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Navigating the Labyrinth: Job Search at the ASSA meetings

Navigating the Labyrinth: Job Search at the ASSA meetings. Jon A. Brandt North Carolina State University. Outline. Discovery Application ASSA Interview Campus Interview. Discovery. JOE advertisements (Oct or Nov) www.aeaweb.org/joe Expectations of recruiting departments

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Navigating the Labyrinth: Job Search at the ASSA meetings

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  1. Navigating the Labyrinth:Job Search at the ASSA meetings Jon A. Brandt North Carolina State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

  2. Outline Discovery Application ASSA Interview Campus Interview Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

  3. Discovery JOE advertisements (Oct or Nov) www.aeaweb.org/joe Expectations of recruiting departments Familiarity with recruiting committees Apply for job early in process if possible Encourage “recommenders” complete letters Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

  4. Application and Related Activities Hotel reservations (these fill quickly) ASSA registration Seek networking assistance from faculty Practice interview questions Job market paper Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

  5. ASSA Interview Recruitment center Arrive on time (“early”) Summary “speech” well prepared Have a “question” to ask interviewers Teaching load? Research assistant? Be polite (even if recruiters are not) Bring extra copies of your resume Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

  6. Campus Interview Practice seminar prior to interview, seek critical feedback, record/view seminar Do your homework on the departmental faculty Review departmental website Be familiar with faculty research areas/papers Seek help/advice from your faculty mentors Be yourself, remember you are being evaluated even during “social” activities Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

  7. Good Luck! Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

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