Summer 2013, a set on Flickr.
Pictures up from my trip to DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis
Summer 2013, a set on Flickr.
Pictures up from my trip to DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis
Fall 2012, a set on Flickr.
Carbon Leaf 2012, a set on Flickr.
Carbon Leaf show for the Fourth of July in Newport News, VA
To supplement the last post, getting jobs outside academia, here is the advice I received on getting jobs inside academia. These kinds of jobs include not only the teaching (Faculty) jobs, but also research and service positions.
For these opportunities, the number one priority in grad school should be finishing your dissertation or thesis. You should also publish frequently and attend and present at conferences. Start locally, such as department or school-wide poster sessions. Any place to get your work seen is an advantage.
Find and foster the right types of mentors. Not only long-term mentors, but also seek out short-term mentors as well.
Take advantage of teaching opportunities (classes, review sessions, etc), especially if you want to pursue a career teaching
Seek out service work. Any academic career will have a portion devoted to service. This should be in an area that aligns with your interests.
Take advantage of all professional development opportunities that are available. These workshops and sessions will at least give you a support network for the job search and application process.
Tenure side-notes:
I recently (a month ago) attended a seminar about jobs after graduation, and figured I’d share that information here. This is the information on getting a job outside academia.
These are questions you should ask yourself when looking for a job:
You should have a few versions of your resume. A CV generally lists all publications and presentations, running about 5-8 pages. For outside academia, have a resume as well, which runs only about 1-2 short pages. Note: filling out one job application can take 2-5 hours to prepare.
It is possible to get a job outside your degree area. There are a few things that you can do to help out with this: