Career Advice

Robert Hamill studied the outcomes for professors who've challenged their tenure denials -- and uses his findings to offer advice to instructors and institutions.

Doctoral students need to think about branding, opportunities and adaptability, writes Christine Kelly.

When academics apply for jobs in the business world, they need to focus on one question, and they usually get it wrong, writes Jerry Jellison.

Don't depend on one résumé to tell your whole story, especially if you're applying for multiple sorts of jobs, Jessica Quillin writes. Preparing two is extra work, but it's worth it.

When defining roles and duties, a good guide may be the adages about courtesy and common sense that we learned from our grandparents, writes Michael W. Schultz.

When you face crocodile tears or red-faced anger from students frustrated with their grades, stay calm and stick with your standards, writes Rob Weir.

Peg Boyle Single considers how we put off writing -- and how to change our habits.

Teresa Mangum sees a few hopeful developments in this year's gloomy job market.