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That’s why you’ve seen recent posts from Erin about the five things that helped her survive the job market and one from Heather about keeping track of job postings. (Don’t miss Heather’s call yesterday for your tips on managing the job application process.) If you dig a bit deeper into the ProfHacker archives, you will be able to find posts from Nels offering ways to stand out on the job search; from Erin on using an NFL analogy to explain the academic job market; and from me last May advising you to get started new (then?) On preparing for the job market.
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