Job Search for Graduate Students

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Finding academic jobs

Use a variety of sources to find jobs and job leads:

1. Chronicle of Higher Education job listings
2. Web sites with jobs in higher education - includes others in addition to The Chronicle of Higher Education.
3. Web sites for specific career fields - many focus on opportunities for advanced degree holders.
4. Books in the Graduate Life Center (GLC).
5. Professional journals and professional organization web sites - ask your faculty for recommendations for your field.
6. Web sites of institutions with programs that interest you. See the web site of the pertinent department and become familiar with the research and teaching interests of the faculty.
7. CareerSearch - database to seek organizations by industry and location; look for research centers appropriate to your field.
8. Networking - what it is and how to do it.
9. Networking through professional organizations and at conferences.
10. VT CareerLink - search for alumni who have volunteered to offer career advice and job search assistance - a networking tool.