Some Good Job Market Tips

Are you heading to the AHA or AAR this year to interview for a job?  Thomas Wright, writing at Inside Higher Ed, has a few points of advice.

1.  Know the info on the college to which you are applying, but don’t go nuts.

2.  Don’t be too timid to apply.

3.  Humility has no place in the job search. (Not sure I completely buy this one).

4.  Proofread everything.

5.  Personalize your letters.

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