Job Market Packet

by Mike Conlin and Stacy Dickert

Contents

• Detailed Schedule of the Job Market Process
• Information on your Job Market Mailings
• Tips for your Job Market experience
• Original versions of all this material and more... (All documents are Microsoft Word for Macintosh)

General Comments on the Job Market

• The total cost of being on the job market is approximately $1,000. This includes copying, postage, hotel, flight and services provided by Jean.
• Don't expect to do much work between October and February besides look for a job.
• There is a lot of randomness involved in the market. Each year the market is better for some fields than others so the number of interviews that someone gets does not necessarily reflect that person's abilities as an economist.
• The process is very stressful.
• Be considerate of those who may not have as much luck on the market as you. In general, it is better to keep your experience to yourself while it is occurring.
• There are economies of scale, especially, in the mailing process.
• The job market provides an opportunity to make professional contacts and publicize your research.
• You and the interviewers are trying to find a good match. Be honest and gather as much information as possible.
• Write thank you notes along the way, especially after the process is done.