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Tips for a Successful Campus Interview

Tips for a Successful Campus Interview. Perspectives from a recent interviewer and interviewee. Sherry Larkin Associate Professor. Kim Morgan Assistant Professor. AAEA 29 July 2008. Positive State of Mind. You made the short list! Congratulations On paper you have what it takes

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Tips for a Successful Campus Interview

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  1. Tips for a Successful Campus Interview Perspectives from a recent interviewer and interviewee Sherry Larkin Associate Professor Kim Morgan Assistant Professor AAEA 29 July 2008

  2. Positive State of Mind You made the short list! Congratulations On paper you have what it takes Trust what you know Say it with conviction Discuss enthusiastically AAEA 29 July 2008

  3. 1. Know the people, especially those on your schedule Index cards (name, alma mater, research focus) AAEA 29 July 2008

  4. 2. Dress appropriately, even if they interview you in jeans and shorts Convey that you will always be a good ambassador AAEA 29 July 2008

  5. 3. Present your best research, regardless of the appointment The seminar is the most important part of your interview – nail it AAEA 29 July 2008

  6. 4. Regardless of the appointment or location, apply if the area fits Appointments can be changed It’s a small profession AAEA 29 July 2008

  7. 5. Find out the history behind the position Know the impetus and the players AAEA 29 July 2008

  8. 6. Grill the chair/head Find out how the department works from their perspective Find out where they are in the search process AAEA 29 July 2008

  9. 7. Identify at least one tenured individual you can envision cooperating with before you go Discuss what opportunities they think might fit you if you got the job AAEA 29 July 2008

  10. 8. If you will have a teaching component, find out details The myopic gratification is addictive, but does not add incrementally to tenure AAEA 29 July 2008

  11. 9. If you get the offer, consider the entire package Understand all benefits AAEA 29 July 2008

  12. 10. No matter the appointment, grant money and journal articles are important Grant money and journal articles are important  AAEA 29 July 2008

  13. 11. Explore the potential “spin” of any opportunity At first glance, grants/committees may not be what they seem – you are what you make of them

  14. 12. Say nothing negative about anything or anyone – period Nod; be trustworthy when confronted with such comments AAEA 29 July 2008

  15. 13. Try to avoid talking about your personal life during this time Be selfish, do you want these people as your second family? AAEA 29 July 2008

  16. Epilogue Learn something from each position you apply for Don’t take it personally if you are not selected! Sherry Larkin Associate Professor Kim Morgan Assistant Professor AAEA 29 July 2008

  17. Miscellaneous • Be able to briefly summarize your research – what/why/how (30 sec.) • Convey vision and flexibility • Strive for collegiality/dialogue – brief answers are good for court, not here • Convey a sense that you are (1) gaining momentum, (2) self-sufficient, and (3) are an effective teacher/mentor • Keep track of any promises • Watch coffee/alcohol consumption, ask for water before seminar AAEA 29 July 2008

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