SOME THOUGHTS ON LAUNCHING YOUR CAREER Peter DeMarzo Stanford University

Research Your Top Priority Work on what interests you Just write! Have a viewpoint Consider the punch line Read selectively Attend seminars Present whenever you can Collaborate

Teaching Choose a good textbook Get notes from a colleague Be well prepared, organized, and clear Consider your audience Assign Homework Manage your time in class Invest enough to do a good job Don’t overinvest!

Professional Networking Get to know the people in your field Attend conferences Be mindful of your time (and $) Get on the program Prepare your talk / discussion Network with your colleagues Have fun!