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1. On the Market: Strategies for an Academic Job Search
Matthew Callahan
February 13, 2009
2. The Current Market Apply as many jobs as possible
Expect at least 40% to be cancelled
If lucky: 20% response rate
Build in fall back options now
Expect trend for 2-5 years
Do not despair. Be proactive I am not saying this to scare you. Rather I am trying to convince you to apply to as many jobs as possible. I am not saying this to scare you. Rather I am trying to convince you to apply to as many jobs as possible.