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Navigating the Job Market

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Feb 26, 2024 @GSU

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Agenda

  • Timeline
  • Application Materials
  • Interviews
  • Campus Visits

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Timeline

  • Apply after proposal defense
  • Positions open from June (AIS Career Services, INFORMS career center)
  • Major interview events: AMCIS (early Aug), Informs (mid Oct), ICIS (mid Dec)
  • Campus visits may start from early Sep
  • Start preparation early

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Application Materials

  • CV
  • Research Statement
  • Teaching Statement
  • Diversity Statement
  • Cover Letter
  • Reference letters
  • Personal Website

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Interviews

  • Common Questions
    • Self introduction
    • Research interest
    • Research projects
    • Teaching experience
    • Why this school?

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  • Prepare a list of questions to ask

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  • Research the school and committee members you are interviewing with

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  • Thank-you note

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Campus Visits

  • Job talk
    • Usually 90 minutes (40 minutes presentation + questions)
    • Informal and formal rehearsals with different audience
    • Practice Q&A

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  • One-on-one meetings
    • Show your interest in the position

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  • Research the school you are visiting
    • University, college, department
    • Faculty profiles
    • Local

  • Thank-you note