Employment Workshops
Prepare for the Academic Job Market: Effective CVs
Date: Monday September 17th, 2018
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Where: Business Building 133 (Because of space configuration, ITLAL is currently unable to host workshops in the ITLAL office. Please take careful note of the location of the workshops you plan to attend. ITLAL staff offices are still in Library 69 and they will continue to hold individual consultations in this space. They apologize for any inconvenience this many cause.
Description: No matter what kind of job (or grant!) you apply for in academe, you will be expected to submit a CV. How do you make sure your CV communicates your accomplishments effectively and efficiently so that your application makes it into the “interview this person!” file? This isn’t an easy task, but there are strategies that can help you meet the challenge successfully. In this workshop, we will examine and evaluate samples to learn the key principles of crafting an effective CV that will convince prospective employers that you have the skills and experience required for the job.
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Where: Business Building 133 (Because of space configuration, ITLAL is currently unable to host workshops in the ITLAL office. Please take careful note of the location of the workshops you plan to attend. ITLAL staff offices are still in Library 69 and they will continue to hold individual consultations in this space. They apologize for any inconvenience this many cause.
Description: No matter what kind of job (or grant!) you apply for in academe, you will be expected to submit a CV. How do you make sure your CV communicates your accomplishments effectively and efficiently so that your application makes it into the “interview this person!” file? This isn’t an easy task, but there are strategies that can help you meet the challenge successfully. In this workshop, we will examine and evaluate samples to learn the key principles of crafting an effective CV that will convince prospective employers that you have the skills and experience required for the job.
Prepare for the Academic Job Market: Powerful Cover Letters
Date: Tuesday September 25th, 2018
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Where: Business Building 137 (Because of space configuration, ITLAL is currently unable to host workshops in the ITLAL office. Please take careful note of the location of the workshops you plan to attend. ITLAL staff offices are still in Library 69 and they will continue to hold individual consultations in this space. They apologize for any inconvenience this many cause.
Description: What does your cover letter communicate to a search committee? Will they see you as a potential colleague or as a desperate graduate student? The cover letter is your first interaction with the search committee and will set the tone for future interactions (and may determine whether there are any!). In this workshop, we will review and analyze samples to understand what makes a cover letter stand out in a good way. You will leave with some concrete strategies you can use to write a letter that will make search committees want to hear more from you.
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Where: Business Building 137 (Because of space configuration, ITLAL is currently unable to host workshops in the ITLAL office. Please take careful note of the location of the workshops you plan to attend. ITLAL staff offices are still in Library 69 and they will continue to hold individual consultations in this space. They apologize for any inconvenience this many cause.
Description: What does your cover letter communicate to a search committee? Will they see you as a potential colleague or as a desperate graduate student? The cover letter is your first interaction with the search committee and will set the tone for future interactions (and may determine whether there are any!). In this workshop, we will review and analyze samples to understand what makes a cover letter stand out in a good way. You will leave with some concrete strategies you can use to write a letter that will make search committees want to hear more from you.
30-Second Commercials: The Elevator Interview
Date: Tuesday October 2nd, 2018
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Lecture Center 05
Description: For professional networking, one of the keys to success is to make a really strong first impression. Learn how to create a personal “commercial” highlighting your experience, skills, strengths, accomplishments and goals, in 30 seconds.
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Lecture Center 05
Description: For professional networking, one of the keys to success is to make a really strong first impression. Learn how to create a personal “commercial” highlighting your experience, skills, strengths, accomplishments and goals, in 30 seconds.
Writing a Statement of Teaching Philosophy for an Academic Job
Date: Wednesday October 3rd, 2018
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Where: Business Building 205 (Because of space configuration, ITLAL is currently unable to host workshops in the ITLAL office. Please take careful note of the location of the workshops you plan to attend. ITLAL staff offices are still in Library 69 and they will continue to hold individual consultations in this space. They apologize for any inconvenience this many cause.
Description: Whether you apply for positions at research-oriented universities or teaching-focused community colleges, or anywhere in between, you will be asked to communicate your approach to teaching. In this workshop, you will reflect on the key beliefs and teaching behaviors that you should articulate and emphasize in your statement. We will also identify the qualities of an effective statement, evaluate samples, and consider strategies for organizing a well-crafted teaching philosophy. You will leave with a beginning draft of your statement and a plan for further development.
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Where: Business Building 205 (Because of space configuration, ITLAL is currently unable to host workshops in the ITLAL office. Please take careful note of the location of the workshops you plan to attend. ITLAL staff offices are still in Library 69 and they will continue to hold individual consultations in this space. They apologize for any inconvenience this many cause.
Description: Whether you apply for positions at research-oriented universities or teaching-focused community colleges, or anywhere in between, you will be asked to communicate your approach to teaching. In this workshop, you will reflect on the key beliefs and teaching behaviors that you should articulate and emphasize in your statement. We will also identify the qualities of an effective statement, evaluate samples, and consider strategies for organizing a well-crafted teaching philosophy. You will leave with a beginning draft of your statement and a plan for further development.
Managing LinkedIn
Date: Thursday October 4th, 2018
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Lecture Center 05
Description: Did you know 95% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates? Learn how to create an effective LinkedIn profile as well as professionalize your other social media accounts.
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Lecture Center 05
Description: Did you know 95% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates? Learn how to create an effective LinkedIn profile as well as professionalize your other social media accounts.
Teaching Portfolios for Future Faculty
Date: Tuesday October 9th, 2018
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Where: Humanities Building 027 (Because of space configuration, ITLAL is currently unable to host workshops in the ITLAL office. Please take careful note of the location of the workshops you plan to attend. ITLAL staff offices are still in Library 69 and they will continue to hold individual consultations in this space. They apologize for any inconvenience this many cause.
Description: Are you ready to convince a search committee that you are a confident and competent teacher who can hit the ground running with their students? A great way to “demonstrate teaching effectiveness,” both on paper and in interviews, is to develop a strong teaching statement and assemble a portfolio that showcases your accomplishments and growth as a teacher. This workshop will provide examples and help you develop a strategy for collecting and displaying materials to demonstrate your strengths as a teacher.
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Where: Humanities Building 027 (Because of space configuration, ITLAL is currently unable to host workshops in the ITLAL office. Please take careful note of the location of the workshops you plan to attend. ITLAL staff offices are still in Library 69 and they will continue to hold individual consultations in this space. They apologize for any inconvenience this many cause.
Description: Are you ready to convince a search committee that you are a confident and competent teacher who can hit the ground running with their students? A great way to “demonstrate teaching effectiveness,” both on paper and in interviews, is to develop a strong teaching statement and assemble a portfolio that showcases your accomplishments and growth as a teacher. This workshop will provide examples and help you develop a strategy for collecting and displaying materials to demonstrate your strengths as a teacher.
Non-Academic Career Search
Date: Tuesday October 30th, 2018
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Lecture Center 05
Description: Are you a Ph.D. student (or Master’s student) considering an “alternative” or non-academic career path? This workshop will cover the non-academic job search process, including sample résumés and cover letters.
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Lecture Center 05
Description: Are you a Ph.D. student (or Master’s student) considering an “alternative” or non-academic career path? This workshop will cover the non-academic job search process, including sample résumés and cover letters.