Session 1: Overview of the Academic Job Search
 


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Air date: Thursday, September 18, 2008, 8:30:00 AM
Category: Special
Description: As you begin your search for an academic job, it is important to be aware of all the aspects of a well-planned job search. In this workshop, hear an overview of what you need to do to ensure a productive academic job search.

This is a seminar-style presentation. Topics to be covered include:
  • Finding job announcements
  • The application packet:
    • CV
    • Cover letter
    • Letters of recommendation
    • Teaching/research statements
  • Timeline
  • What search committees look for in applicants
Author: Sharon Milgram, PhD
Runtime: 90 minutes
CIT File ID: 14651
CIT Live ID: 7175
Permanent link: http://videocast.nih.gov/launch.asp?14651