Inside the Academic Job Market: Honest Advice and Practical Strategies

📅 Friday, October 9 | 12–1:30 PM
📍 Cedar + Spruce Rooms, EMU
No registration required. Drop-in! All students welcome!

What do search committees look for? What makes an application stand out? And what do people wish they’d known before going on the academic job market?

Join CLLAS for a panel discussion exploring the challenges of the academic job search and practical strategies for navigating it. Guests will share experiences and advice on:

  • Understanding the job market timeline and hiring process
  • Preparing a strong CV, cover letter, and application dossier
  • Finding opportunities and standing out as a candidate
  • Managing references and recommendation letters
  • Navigating setbacks and staying motivated

Bring your questions! Whether you’re applying now or planning ahead, this conversation is open to graduate students from all disciplines and departments.

Questions? Email cllas@uoregon.edu

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