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Autism & Imposter Syndrome

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Daniel Sohege

A note from Jo: On 28 October 2023 Daniel Sohege posted a thread on Bluesky and Twitter about what they call “Autistic Imposter Syndrome”. I recognized much of what they described from conversations with an autistic friend. They kindly agreed to have me turn it into a guest post here. I’ve kept their name for […]

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Academic Writing & Publishing: A Discussion with Katherine Firth

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Jo VanEvery

Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · Academic Writing: An Interview with Katherine Firth This post is an edited transcript of my interview with Katherine Firth in October 2019 to celebrate the publication of my Short Guide on Peer Review.   JoVE: Hello. So I am Jo Van Every, and this is Katherine Firth.  [Katherine confirms].  […]

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Spotlight On: Meaningfulness Matters

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Jo VanEvery

Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · Meaningfulness Matters: A Spotlight I have been supporting academics with research and writing in some way since 2005. It took several years for my business to evolve into what it is today, but one thing that has remained consistent is my belief that focusing on what matters to you […]

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What if you need an extension?

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Jo VanEvery

Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · What if *you* need an extension? I’ve been seeing a lot of conversation on Twitter about granting extensions to students. Much of it is framed in terms of compassion and kindness. There seems to be a prominent school of thought that you should just do this, almost automatically. That […]

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Managing your energy.

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Jo VanEvery

This post was originally written during a time when many universities and workplaces had shifted to remote work in response to the COVID pandemic. Although circumstances have now changed for many people, much of what I say in this post still applies. Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · Managing your energy The academic year varies […]

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The value of intellectual engagement

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Jo VanEvery

Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · Valuing Intellectual Engagement Burnout and stress are not just about the quantity of work you have to do. Lack of control and a sense of meaninglessness are major contributors to burnout. It has become very clear that your difficulty managing your workload is not a personal failing. You are […]

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Not contributing to other people’s email overwhelm

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Jo VanEvery

Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · Not contributing to other people’s email overwhelm As a companion piece to Managing email when you’ve rapidly switched to remote working, I thought I’d also share some tips to make email more effective as a means of communication. Modelling good email practices does create change. If other people find your […]

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Where does confidence come from? Part 3: Support

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Jo VanEvery

This is part 3 of a series about confidence. In Part 1 of this series, I talked about meaningfulness. In Part 2, I talked about security. The introductory section is repeated so you don’t have to read them in any particular order. Or, listen to the whole series in one track here: Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide […]

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A story from… A Meeting With Your Writing

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Jo VanEvery Leave a Comment

Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · A Story from A Meeting With Your Writing If you’re a long-time member or someone new researching how you can add some accountability to your writing goals, here is a story from A Meeting With Your Writing – my weekly series of virtual writing groups to help you learn […]

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Taking on a leadership role

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Jo VanEvery Leave a Comment

 Jo VanEvery, Academic Career Guide · Taking on a leadership role Taking on a management/leadership role, even at the department level is a big deal. You might be really excited about the possibilities and have all kinds of plans for how you can make things better (for some value of “better”). But you also know […]

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Networking 101

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Jo VanEvery Leave a Comment

You know networking is important but the thought of it makes you want to shudder. Or worse. It sounds so instrumental. And fake. And like it involves talking to people you don’t know. Out of the blue. If you’re an introvert, it’s even worse. Reassurance It shouldn’t be instrumental, even if the relationships you build […]

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You can take your time

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Jo VanEvery 2 Comments

Your dissertation is not an end. It is a beginning.

Getting a tenure track job (or equivalent academic appointment) is not an end. It is a beginning.

And even if your ultimate goal is “Be a full-professor, with an international reputation in my field.” (and it’s okay if that isn’t your goal), you aren’t going to get there in 3-5 years.

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