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Articles and links on how to manage postdoctoral life including information on postdocs, interviews, and applying for academic and nonacademic positions.

The Academic Job Search
The academic job search is like no other job search. Over 100 applications are received for each position. Prepare and succeed in the academic job search with this collection of links and resources.

Preparing for Your Academic Career
It's never too early to start preparing for your career in academia. These resources will help you chart your career, with links to info on postdocs, obtaining teaching experience, and other keys to the ivory tower.

Locating Academic Positions
Looking for an academic position? Check out this list of resources for locating academic positions

Grants and Research Funding
Resources for writing grant proposals (and finding funding sources) to fund your research.

About the Academic Job Market
The academic job market is notoriously competitive. Find out more about it here.

After the Job Offer
Congratulations, you've landed an academic position! Here's what to do next including resources to help you negotiate your position and prepare for it.

Alternative Careers
Are academia and research not for you? These resources on alternative careers for doctoral graduates will help you start on a new career path.

Curriculum Vita
Getting ready to look for a job? It's time to write your academic resume, or CV. How do you do it? Find out here.

Interviews
Master the interview with these links to tips and resources. Learn how to prepare, what to ask, and how to handle sticky questions.

Interviewing for Faculty Positions
You've been invited to interview for that academic position! How do you make your interview a success? Find out here.

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