Interview Tips That Will Help You Get Hired

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Perspectives from a recent interviewer and
interviewee
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Positive State of Mind
You made the short list! Congratulations On
paper you have what it takes Trust what you
know Say it with conviction Discuss
enthusiastically
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1. Know the people, especially those on your
schedule
Index cards (name, alma mater, research focus)
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2. Dress appropriately, even if they interview
you in jeans and shorts
Convey that you will always be a good ambassador
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3. Present your best research, regardless of the
appointment
The seminar is the most important part of your
interview nail it
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4. Regardless of the appointment or location,
apply if the area fits
Appointments can be changed
Its a small profession
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5. Find out the history behind the position
Know the impetus and the players
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6. Grill the chair/head
Find out how the department works from their
perspective
Find out where they are in the search process
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7. Identify at least one tenured individual you
can envision cooperating with before you go
Discuss what opportunities they think might fit
you if you got the job
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8. If you will have a teaching component, find
out details
The myopic gratification is addictive, but does
not add incrementally to tenure
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9. If you get the offer, consider the entire
package
Understand all benefits
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10. No matter the appointment, grant money and
journal articles are important
Grant money and journal articles are important 
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11. Explore the potential spin of any
opportunity
At first glance, grants/committees may not be
what they seem you are what you make of them
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12. Say nothing negative about anything or anyone
period
Nod be trustworthy when confronted with such
comments
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13. Try to avoid talking about your personal life
during this time
Be selfish, do you want these people as your
second family?
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