November

November: Send Application Packages

• JOE: LOTS of openings here. Some will repeat from October JOE.

  • Many will have deadlines of November 15th, 30th, December 1st or 15th

• During this month, only do applications

• Do all or almost all applications before the end of third week (Thanksgiving in US)

• Pay attention to the deadline for the AEA 2 job signals you get to send. Details on AEA signaling

• Most applications are done online at econjobmarket.org or via the institu- tions website.

• A typical application packet for mailing includes:

  1. Cover letter. Different letters for research, teaching and non-academic jobs. Customize for a few places you are most interested in.
  2. JMP.
  3. Other research papers only if well-polished and approved by your advi- sor
  4. 3–4 letters of recommendation. Perhaps a teaching letter as well.
  5. Your CV (modify the ordering of your research fields depending on the listed opening).
  6. Teaching evaluations (if academic).
  7. Teaching statement (if academic, particularly liberal arts schools).
  8. Research statement (summary of your papers, and your ongoing re- search)
  9. An unofficial or official graduate transcript (sometimes).
  10. Chinese CV (for chinese schools)

• Keep your advisors/secretary posted on where to send e-mail, upload or mail reference letters. Let them know your deadlines.