Monday, January 1, 2007
... And There Was Much Rejoicing
Whether announcing a job offered, or a job accepted, feel free to let the world (or at least the few hundred readers of this blog) know. Once again, please don't name names, even your own.
The Long, Twilight Struggle...
... or Spring Hopes Eternal.
This thread is devoted to questions, answers and updates regarding jobs which have post-APA deadlines.
This thread is devoted to questions, answers and updates regarding jobs which have post-APA deadlines.
Fly the Friendly Skies
Please post updates, comments, and questions related to "fly-outs" and other such things related to campus visits.
Elysian Fields Forever
No one, I think, is in my tree
I mean, it must be high or low
That is, you cant, you know, tune in, but its alright
That is, I think its not too bad
This section is devoted to those of us who have shuffled off this mortal coil, seen the light, and are now exploring options with McKinsey Co., Bain & Co., et al.
In all seriousness, please post here if you are interested in learning more about non-academic careers for classicists, or if you can point to resources, contacts, and ideas for those who are contemplating such a move.
I mean, it must be high or low
That is, you cant, you know, tune in, but its alright
That is, I think its not too bad
This section is devoted to those of us who have shuffled off this mortal coil, seen the light, and are now exploring options with McKinsey Co., Bain & Co., et al.
In all seriousness, please post here if you are interested in learning more about non-academic careers for classicists, or if you can point to resources, contacts, and ideas for those who are contemplating such a move.
Random Scuttlebutt About This Year's Market
Questions, Answers, and random thoughts about the job-seeking experience.
Job Search Updates
Until we figure out how to deal most effectively with the wiki vandalism, feel free to provide updates in the comments here.
A new wiki has also been established. See the post above for directions and password.
In your comment please note exactly which position(s) you are updating, if possible just cut and paste from the job-search page.
A new wiki has also been established. See the post above for directions and password.
In your comment please note exactly which position(s) you are updating, if possible just cut and paste from the job-search page.
Professional Developments
Given the thread begun in the Job Search Updates section about questions of specialization, as well as professional and departmental expectations (and in light of more than a few reactions, both posted and emailed, towards what was designed to be an inclusive and yet secure password process), it seems like a forum to discuss broader issues within the fields represented by the APA and AIA is a (dare I use this word? :-) desideratum.
Here it is.
Here it is.
Past Performance...
Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics:
Hiring and Applicant Data from 2006-2007
See the latter half of the classics wiki for the most up-to-date information regarding last-year's placement on an institution by institution basis.
This is a less-frequently-updated list for the same.
Hiring and Applicant Data from 2006-2007
See the latter half of the classics wiki for the most up-to-date information regarding last-year's placement on an institution by institution basis.
This is a less-frequently-updated list for the same.
Paper Clips vs. Staples
Because one can never be too careful
Questions, Answers and such regarding the assembly of dossiers, mailing practices, letters of application, etc.
A couple of sometimes useful, and always entertaining, sites to check out are the Chronicle of Higher Education's Fora:
The Job Seeking Experience
The Interview Process
The threads are often not apposite, but they can be a treasure-trove of laughs and morale boosts.
Hopefully the comments section here will eventually provide more APA/AIA-specific help.
Questions, Answers and such regarding the assembly of dossiers, mailing practices, letters of application, etc.
A couple of sometimes useful, and always entertaining, sites to check out are the Chronicle of Higher Education's Fora:
The Job Seeking Experience
The Interview Process
The threads are often not apposite, but they can be a treasure-trove of laughs and morale boosts.
Hopefully the comments section here will eventually provide more APA/AIA-specific help.
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