Dennie Smith, Professor Department Head Claude H. Everett, Jr. Endowed Chair Texas A & M College of Education and Human Development Teaching, Learning, and Culture November 3, 2010 Life After Graduate School: Getting a Job Graduate Student Association

Our Time Together Today Dialogue Review Goals Aptitude and Skills Assess Readiness Interview Skills Presentation Skills Common Sense

Self Check Ready Set Go

Powerful Shared Experiences with Each Other! Confident and Competent

Research Goals Scientifically Based Experimental Studies Mixed Methods

Research, Teach, or …

Readiness Scale: Rate each 1 to 5 Special Knowledge Research Experience Specialized in Something Important Project/Grant Experience Journal Articles Presentations Teaching Undergraduates

Research Preparation Methodology Qualitative or Quantitative Something Important On the Edge

Dissertation 13 Hours Reflects Actual Research

Celebration (Dr. _____________) Ringing of the Bell

Set?

Research, Teaching and Service Missions

Vita! Academic History Work History Teaching Experience Project Experience Presentations Publications Book/Book Chapter Grant/Project Experience Reviews

Opportunities? Chronicle Friends Conference Contacts

Research Presentation Research for PhD 20 second presentation Expand to 1 minute Start with your conclusions Connect with scholars in field

Application Letters Application Address the letter to someone (Dr.) Introduce yourself Note that you finished or will finish PhD Will finish Cite the position Link your experience/ interests/research to the position 2-3 paragraphs (no more than 1 page) Mechanics/Spelling

Letters of Recommendation Would you write me a letter of recommendation?

Letters of Recommendation Request letter in writing Description of position Why it’s a good fit for you Provide some content May need to help remind professor(s) Offer to send draft letter for modification Some of content related to position Spelling Mechanics Letterhead

Go Confirm the Campus Visit and Inteview Travel Pick Up or Taxi Hotel Pick Up or Taxi Campus Meetings (Agenda?) Possible drive through visit in community Usually expenses are paid Receipts?

Go! Pack your suitcase Formal and Informal Be ready

Interview Checked out University/College/ Department Website Dress Formal Business Business Cards Collect Cards/Write names Questions Tell us about yourself Tell us about your research Begin with your results What is your teaching philosophy? Give us an example of an interesting teaching / learning

Presentation Powerpoint Please make them interesting Go beyond bullets Include a few visuals Eye contact with your audience Confident in what you are presenting Receptive to interruptions and comments Always leave room for questions or comments No notes ! Check Out Projector’s /Computer Ahead of Time Other

Interview Talk About Conference Activity Conference Presentations (AERA) Irvin BrownAnimation Kayla RollinsDepartment Head Transitions April DouglasPeer Mentoring in Writing Intensive Courses

Questions Opportunities for professional development Support for travel for presentations Mentoring Teaching Responsibilities Research Expectations Service Other

Teaching Powerpoint Presentation Other Technologies Interaction No Notes Good Eye Contact With All Smile/Friendly Questions/Comments Enthusiasum

Advice You Probably Don’t Need Best Manners Dress and Jewelry Monitor Alcoholic Intake Be Appreciative of Everyone You Meet Collect Names (Cards) Follow Up Immediately with Letter to Chair of Search Committee and Copy Department Chair/Head Write Personal Thank You’s

BarriersEncouragers

Questions and Answers

One Thing To Do What is one thing I can do to make a meaningful difference?

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