Navigating the Labyrinth: Job Search at the ASSA meetings
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Navigating the Labyrinth: Job Search at the ASSA meetings Jon A. Brandt North Carolina State University Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
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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 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Navigating the Labyrinth:Job Search at the ASSA meetings
Jon A. BrandtNorth Carolina State University
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Outline
DiscoveryApplicationASSA InterviewCampus Interview
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Discovery
JOE advertisements (Oct or Nov)www.aeaweb.org/joe
Expectations of recruiting departmentsFamiliarity with recruiting committees
Apply for job early in process if possibleEncourage “recommenders” complete letters
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Application and Related ActivitiesHotel reservations (these fill quickly)ASSA registrationSeek networking assistance from facultyPractice interview questionsJob market paper
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
ASSA InterviewRecruitment centerArrive on time (“early”)Summary “speech” well preparedHave 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
Campus InterviewPractice seminar prior to interview, seek critical feedback, record/view seminarDo your homework on the departmental faculty
Review departmental websiteBe familiar with faculty research areas/papersSeek help/advice from your faculty mentors
Be yourself, remember you are being evaluated even during “social” activities
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Good Luck!
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
