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Job Market Time

Job Market Time. What to do When to do it How to do it. TimeLine. 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.

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Job Market Time

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  1. Job Market Time What to do When to do it How to do it

  2. TimeLine 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. Fall Stuff:The Ball’s in Your Court • 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. Job Market Paper • 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. Dissertation Abstract • 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. CV • 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 Materials • 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. Letters of Recommendation • 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. Other Stuff • 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. Things We Do • 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. Job Market Announcements • 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. Mock Interviews • 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. What they Look For • 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. Support at Meetings • 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. Job Market Talk Practice • 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. On the Flyback • Be nice • Be engaged • Be interested • Be yourself…only better. • Be polite. • In short: your mother was right. First impressions matter.

  17. FlybackII • 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. Advice for Negotiation • 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. Web Resources • 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

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