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 … [Read more...] about The value of intellectual engagement
Getting the most from conferences
Are you going to a large disciplinary conference? Are you worried about your conference presentation? Or excited about meeting up with colleagues you don’t see in person very often? Is this your first time? Are you unsure about what it’ll be like? What to wear? Who to talk to? How your … [Read more...] about Getting the most from conferences
Start thinking about your post-doc early
Are you within 12 - 18 months of finishing your dissertation? I know that's a hard question. And you can't really know with any certainty. Do you feel like you are approaching the end of this process? Have you considered a post-doctoral fellowship? Even if you are closer to finished or have … [Read more...] about Start thinking about your post-doc early
The research you want to make happen
Research produces more questions than answers. (Liz Gloyn calls these "academic otters". Her strategies reflect her position as an early career research in the humanities.) The successful researchers I know have far more questions and projects they could be working on than they could possibly … [Read more...] about The research you want to make happen
Networking 101
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 … [Read more...] about Networking 101
