Job Market Tips

This tips is for economic academic job market. This note was prepared based on information adapted from many different sources and experiences of me and others. Now I can no longer tell which part is mine and which part is other. Good luck!

Timeline

Job Market Process usually starts from summer until the April the year after:

  • Summer: Get approval from advisor
  • September: Final version of paper
  • October: Register for AEA conference and get ready for application
  • November: Send applications
  • December: Schedule and prepare for interviews
  • January: AEA meeting and flyout
  • February-April: Flyout and offers