The Academic Job Search Handbook

The authors describe options I hadn't thought of, and ended up having to think about. There's specific descriptions of what happens in interviewing, in different types of institutions, and suggestions for writing up the documents needed for the dossier.

I felt I had the comfort of someone knowledgable with this book when sending out my application packets, preparing for the interviews, during the interview, and after. I even knew to write thank you letters. No faculty ever mentioned that to me! Faculty were giving me advice, but very minimally, I found after reading this book and going through the whole job search process.

All I know is that I found AND landed a job beyond my dreams, even making more money than I ever thought I would in the teaching field, and I start soon!


just the info i needed   December 2, 2004
 10 out of 12 found this review helpful

when i was nearing the end of my biochemistry Ph.D. studies, i applied for two professorships. (i didn't get the jobs, but i did have a decent application.) this book helped immeasurably. i had been reading the advice column in the chronicle of higher education, which is very useful and helpful, but wanted more. the columns typically expected you to know the basics, and i didn't.

enter this book ... simple and chock full of examples, information, and the like. don't know what the heck you need to assemble for a job application, start here, you'll be glad you did.

this wont be the only thing you need to read, but you'll be statred down a great path ...


Very usefull but at times too generic   December 10, 1998
 9 out of 11 found this review helpful

This book had some great recommendations regarding the academic market job search. It is definitely more useful if you read it at least TWO YEARS prior to finishing a Ph.D., but I still found it interesting even though I read it the semester I was about to graduate. It lacked, however, specific information regarding different disciplines (that can vay widely). For the price, I think is a good resource for any PhD students.


It is really helpful   May 3, 2003
 8 out of 12 found this review helpful

It is a must-read book for any academic job applicants. Make sure you read it before you prepare your application materials. It will surelly save you a lot of time. It is really helpful in my job searching.


A little disappointing for my needs   September 29, 1999
 5 out of 11 found this review helpful

Some will find this book a help, but for finding a job in a hurry, I think it was a bit lacking. If you have plenty of time, it is ok.