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On the Academic Job Market: Composing the All-Important Cover Letter
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Hybrid (option of virtual or in Helen C. White 6162)
In this workshop, you will learn how you can make the clearest, most direct case for how you are the best qualified candidate for an academic position. We will introduce you to effective structures and strategies in cover letter writing. Participants will have a chance to look at and discuss sample letters, and do some drafting/revising of their own.
This workshop is offered in collaboration with the Writing Center, and is part of a series designed specifically for graduate students and postdocs preparing for the academic job search.
Check out other events in the Getting the Job Series!
- Writing Statements of Teaching Philosophy — Sept 19, 4:30-6:00pm
- Writing Diversity Statements for Academic Jobs — Sept 20, 4:00-5:30pm
- Writing an Effective Academic CV — Sept 28, 4:00-5:30pm
- Interviewing for Faculty Positions — Oct 11, 11:00am-12:30pm
