Cheryl E. Ball explains the various ways job candidates in humanities fields are asked to describe what they study -- and why these descriptions are important.
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September 10, 2014
Grad students face real risks by going on the market before they are ready, writes Cheryl E. Ball.
April 28, 2014
It's time to be honest about how psychologically and professionally damaging the tenure process is, even to those who succeed, writes Cheryl E. Ball.
April 7, 2014
Cheryl E. Ball explains how a recent online debate missed truly important issues about mentorship.
February 19, 2014
But you won't get much of anything if you don't negotiate, says Cheryl E. Ball.
January 29, 2014
Even if you think you flubbed a question or two, don't give up on the job or the experience, writes Cheryl E. Ball.
January 6, 2014
Cheryl E. Ball tells you how to prepare -- and then how to prepare some more.
December 2, 2013
Cheryl E. Ball urges academics starting their careers not to be too quick to rule out certain parts of the United States as suitable places in which to work and live.
November 18, 2013
Cheryl E. Ball walks through what you'll need when you are asked for "additional materials."
November 4, 2013
Every paragraph has a purpose, writes Cheryl E. Ball.
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