Take Action

1. Develop Application Materials

Resources for both in and beyond academia:

• Resume vs. CV – The difference and when to use which.
• Consultations on Application Materials – Meet with a tutor in the Graduate Writing Service or ELSO Tutoring Services for feedback on your CV, resume, cover letter, and other job application materials.

For careers in academia:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Teaching Philosophy Statement
• Chronicle of Higher Educations’ CV Doctor
• Additional Resources from UCSF: Sample Materials for Faculty and Postdoctoral Positions
• Additional Resources from the University of Michigan: Teaching Statements

For careers beyond academia:

• Converting CV to Resume
• Resumes
• Cover Letters
• CCS Career Development Toolkit – Cornell Career Services developed a comprehensive career toolkit to guide your job search.
• Careers Beyond Academia – contact us to develop content for your resume and get specific feedback on your materials for the position you seek
• Additional Resource from UCI: Sample Resumes

2. Prepare for Interviewing

• CCS Interview Guide
• Academic interviews
• Academic Job Search Series
• Present your research

3. Negotiate Job Offers

• Evaluate the job
• Consider job satisfaction
• Evaluate the compensation package
• Negotiate a salary package
• Delay your response
• Protect your good name
• Respond to an offer