Career Advice

College send subtle and not-so-subtle messages to new faculty hires, and frequently these early lessons hurt morale and the sense of community, writes Becky Wai-Ling Packard.

Karla P. Zepeda recalls a set of odd and inappropriate interview questions -- and how she dealt with them.

Ellen Mayock reviews how to set priorities, and how that should lead you to reject most -- but not all -- service requests.

A young black female academic notices that students call her colleagues Doctor or Professor, but she is addressed by her first name. Kerry Ann Rockquemore reviews her options.

So you are a grad student or postdoc who hasn't visited the career center? Michael Matrone tells you how to get ready.

Melissa Dennihy reviews what to ask and what not to ask a search committee during an interview.