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Academic CVs & R茅sum茅s

For a list of sample CVs or r茅sum茅s, consult the following sites:

  • (UCSF)
  • (University of Toronto)
  • (UBC)
  • (University of Pennsylvania)
  • (Vitae)
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Articles of Interest

Consult the following sites for tips and advice on writing academic r茅sum茅s / CVs.

  • (Vitae)
  • (Dr. Karen)
  • (UA)
  • (UA)
  • (UA)
  • (UA)
  • (Elsevier)

Academic Cover Letters

For a list of sample cover letters, consult the following sites:

  • (OWL)
  • (University of Pennsylvania)
  • (The Chronicle)
  • (The Chronicle)
  • (The Chronicle)

Articles of Interest

Consult the following sites for tips and advice on writing academic cover letters.

  • (Inside Higher Ed)
  • (The Chronicle)
  • (The Professor Is In.)
  • (Inside Higher Ed)

Teaching Portfolios

Developing a great personal teaching portfolio or statement is crucial. For a list of sample portfolio or research statement, visit the following websites.


Articles of Interest

Consult the following sites for tips and advice on developing your teaching portfolio / statement.

  • (UA)
  • (UA)
  • (UA)

Academic Interviews

Consult the following websites for a list of sample interview questions for academic jobs.

  • (On the Cutting Edge)
  • (On the Cutting Edge)

Articles of Interest

Tips and advice on how to prepare for an academic job interview as well as what to expect in the first round interview.

  • (UA)
  • (UA)
  • (UA)
  • (The Chronicle)
  • (The Chronicle)

Reference Letters

Tips and advice on how to ask for a recommendation or reference letter.

Salary Information

Use the following websites to find out average academic salary or stipends.


Articles of Interest

Consult the following sites for tips and advice on salary negotiation.

  • (On the Cutting Edge)
  • (The Professor is In)聽
  • (UA)
  • (The Chronicle)

Academic Job Boards


Academic job boards in Canada, USA, Europe and around the world.

Networking

Join one or more groups to connect with alumni and professionals in your field to build your network and find job leads.


  • Join the global 海角社区 community to build and expand your network.

  • A platform for academics to share research interests.

  • A question and answer site for academics and those enrolled in higher education.

  • A information-sharing platform for academic job candidates.

  • Connect 海角社区 alumni on LinkedIn to build your network.
  • Connect with alumni from your faculty, department or professionals in your field to expand your network and find job opportunities.

Career Planning

Career information, tips and advice for those who are interested in landing an academic job.

  • (Elsevier)
  • (UA)
  • (UA)
  • (UA)
  • (UA)
  • (UA)
  • (Elsevier)

For more career resources, consult the following resources:

  • (Available in the 海角社区 Library)
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