Jennifer S. Furlong is director of the Office of Career Planning and Professional Development at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. Most recently, she served as co-president of the Career Services Association of CUNY and as mid-Atlantic regional director of the Graduate Career Consortium.
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Help your department’s grad students take back control from a system that often seems designed to make them feel powerless.
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What to expect if you’re a doctoral student or Ph.D. applying for openings outside of academe.
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Here’s everything you need to know about finding a tenure-track position.
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How to prepare in the months before you begin sending out applications.
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What to know about drafting your job-search materials.
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Advice on finding job ads in your field and deciding where to apply.
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How to prepare for first-round interviews and campus visits.
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How to respond to a tenure-track offer and prepare for your first faculty position.
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Campus employment fairs aren’t just for undergraduates. Here’s what to expect if you’re a graduate student exploring your options.
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Six questions to answer first if you’re thinking about opening your own business.