Navigating the Labyrinth: Job Search at the ASSA meetings
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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
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Outline
DiscoveryApplicationASSA InterviewCampus Interview
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
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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
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Application and Related ActivitiesHotel reservations (these fill quickly)ASSA registrationSeek networking assistance from facultyPractice interview questionsJob market paper
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
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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
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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
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Good Luck!
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics