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- CVs & R茅sum茅s
- Cover Letters
- Teaching Portfolios
- Interviews
- Reference Letters
- Salary Information
- Academic Jobs
- Career Planning
Academic CVs & R茅sum茅s
For a list of sample CVs or r茅sum茅s, consult the following sites:
- (UCSF)
- (University of Toronto)
- (UBC)
- (University of Pennsylvania)
- (Vitae)
Registration is required to see the samples.
Articles of Interest
Consult the following sites for tips and advice on writing academic r茅sum茅s / CVs.
- (Vitae)
- (Dr. Karen)
- (UA)
- (UA)
- (UA)
- (UA)
- (Elsevier)
Academic Cover Letters
For a list of sample cover letters, consult the following sites:
- (OWL)
- (University of Pennsylvania)
- (The Chronicle)
- (The Chronicle)
- (The Chronicle)
Articles of Interest
Consult the following sites for tips and advice on writing academic cover letters.
- (Inside Higher Ed)
- (The Chronicle)
- (The Professor Is In.)
- (Inside Higher Ed)
Teaching Portfolios
Developing a great personal teaching portfolio or statement is crucial. For a list of sample portfolio or research statement, visit the following websites.
- McGill Teaching and Learning Services
Guidelines, samples and consultation. - (University of Minnesota)
- (Ohio State University)
- (University of Pennsylvania)
Articles of Interest
Consult the following sites for tips and advice on developing your teaching portfolio / statement.
- (UA)
- (UA)
- (UA)
Academic Interviews
Consult the following websites for a list of sample interview questions for academic jobs.
- (On the Cutting Edge)
- (On the Cutting Edge)
Articles of Interest
Tips and advice on how to prepare for an academic job interview as well as what to expect in the first round interview.
- (UA)
- (UA)
- (UA)
- (The Chronicle)
- (The Chronicle)
Reference Letters
Tips and advice on how to ask for a recommendation or reference letter.
- Writing effective reference letters (McGill GPS)
- (UA)
- (NACE)
- (Penn State)
Salary Information
Use the following websites to find out average academic salary or stipends.
- Academic salary policy and data (McGill APO)
- (The Chronicle)
- (The Adjunct Project)
Articles of Interest
Consult the following sites for tips and advice on salary negotiation.
- (On the Cutting Edge)
- (The Professor is In)聽
- (UA)
- (The Chronicle)
Academic Job Boards
Academic job boards in Canada, USA, Europe and around the world.
Networking
Join one or more groups to connect with alumni and professionals in your field to build your network and find job leads.
Join the global McGill community to build and expand your network.
A platform for academics to share research interests.
A question and answer site for academics and those enrolled in higher education.
A information-sharing platform for academic job candidates.
Connect McGill alumni on LinkedIn to build your network.- Connect with alumni from your faculty, department or professionals in your field to expand your network and find job opportunities.