Dennie Smith, ProfessorDepartment Head

Claude H. Everett, Jr. Endowed Chair

Texas A & M

College of Education and Human DevelopmentTeaching, Learning, and Culture

November 3, 2010

Life After Graduate Life After Graduate School: Getting a JobSchool: Getting a Job

Graduate Student AssociationGraduate Student Association

Our Time Together TodayDialogue

Review GoalsAptitude and SkillsAssess ReadinessInterview SkillsPresentation SkillsCommon Sense

Self CheckReady

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

MethodologyQualitative

orQuantitative

Something Important On the Edge

Dissertation

13 HoursReflects Actual Research

Celebration (Dr. _____________)

Ringing of the Bell

Set?

Research, Teaching and Service Missions

Vita!Academic HistoryWork History

Teaching ExperienceProject Experience

PresentationsPublicationsBook/Book ChapterGrant/Project ExperienceReviews

Opportunities?

Chronicle

Friends

Conference Contacts

Research PresentationResearch for PhD

20 second presentation

Expand to 1 minute

Start with your conclusions

Connect with scholars in field

Application LettersApplication

Address the letter to someone (Dr.)Introduce yourself Note that you finished or will finish PhD

Will finishCite the position Link your experience/ interests/research to

the position2-3 paragraphs (no more than 1 page)

Mechanics/Spelling

Letters of RecommendationWould you write me a letter of

recommendation?

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7451115/?ref=nf

Letters of Recommendation

Request letter in writingDescription of positionWhy it’s a good fit for you

Provide some contentMay need to help remind professor(s)Offer to send draft letter for modificationSome of content related to position

SpellingMechanicsLetterhead

Go

Confirm the Campus Visit and InteviewTravelPick Up or TaxiHotelPick Up or TaxiCampus Meetings (Agenda?)Possible drive through visit in communityUsually expenses are paid

Receipts?

Go!Pack your suitcase

Formal and InformalBe ready

InterviewChecked out

University/College/Department

WebsiteDress

Formal Business

Business CardsCollect Cards/Write

names

QuestionsTell us about yourselfTell us about your

researchBegin with your results

What is your teaching philosophy?

Give us an example of an interesting teaching / learning

PresentationPowerpoint

Please make them interestingGo beyond bulletsInclude a few visualsEye contact with your audienceConfident in what you are presentingReceptive to interruptions and commentsAlways leave room for questions or

commentsNo notes !Check Out Projector’s /Computer Ahead of

TimeOther

Interview

Talk About Conference Activity

Conference Presentations (AERA)Irvin Brown AnimationKayla Rollins Department Head TransitionsApril Douglas Peer Mentoring in Writing

Intensive Courses

QuestionsOpportunities for

professional development

Support for travel for presentations

MentoringTeaching

ResponsibilitiesResearch ExpectationsService Other

TeachingPowerpoint

PresentationOther TechnologiesInteractionNo NotesGood Eye Contact

With AllSmile/FriendlyQuestions/Comments

Enthusiasum

Advice You Probably Don’t NeedBest MannersDress and Jewelry Monitor Alcoholic IntakeBe 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

     

 

 

Barriers Encouragers

Questions and Answers

One Thing To Do

What is one thing I can do to make a meaningful difference?

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