I have a job interview for an academic position. In the interview, is it OK to ask them what they think they are looking for? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by starcrust on Dec 17, 2012 - 13 answers

How to keep from sounding nervous at the beginning of a faculty job talk? [more inside]
posted by kyrademon on Feb 4, 2012 - 16 answers

To continue in the series of academic job hunting posts - protips for negotiating an academic position. [more inside]
posted by k8t on Dec 3, 2011 - 23 answers

As a follow up to last week's question about academic job talks, please enlighten me with best practices / pro tips on campus visits for academic positions. [more inside]
posted by k8t on Nov 13, 2011 - 21 answers

Grad School Interview filter : How can I properly explain that I switched majors just a year short of graduating (due to embarassing personal reasons- details inside)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 4, 2010 - 7 answers

What do I wear for an interview for a (math) postdoc? [more inside]
posted by madcaptenor on Jan 20, 2010 - 29 answers

I just found out that I have an phone interview for a faculty (assistant professor) position (biology) at a liberal-arts college this Wednesday afternoon. Yay! But I've never actually had a formal interview before. Help! Also, I'm pregnant. Questions and advice requests inside. [more inside]
posted by gaspode on Apr 14, 2008 - 23 answers

Tomorrow I have my annual appraisal with the deputy head of the department at the Uni. where I work. This is not my first time, as I been in this job for several years, but this time I am looking for advice on how to make this into a meaningful and useful meeting instead of the usual box-ticking exercise. Also, what is the best way to answer the standard questions they ask such as: "What were your most significant achievements since the last interview?" [more inside]
posted by slimeline on Jul 12, 2007 - 3 answers