Syracuse University Gradcast

Syracuse University Gradcast

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Syracuse University Gradcast episodes

  • Getting Started - Academic Job Market Series

    Glenn Wright, Ph.D., and Dan Olson-Bang, Ph.D., discuss the fundamental steps to get started (and when!) with the daunting process of applying for academic jobs. When do you get started? What kinds of materials are needed to apply to most jobs? And, of course, what is the process of interviewing for these jobs like? 

    29 min
  • Interviewing - Frequently Asked Questions

    Join Tracy Bauer, G'15, and Dan Olson-Bang, Ph.D., as we answer your frequently asked questions on interviewing.

    - How do I prepare for the interview?
    - How do I start the interview? What’s small talk? (not asked but sometimes implied: Can’t we just get to the point?)
    - How do I know what the interviewer will ask me?
    - What questions do I ask in the interview?
    - What tips do you have for digital, video chat, and phone interviews?
    - How do I follow up after an interview?

    24 min
  • Cover Letters - Frequently Asked Questions

    Join Tracy Bauer, G'15, and Dan Olson-Bang, Ph.D., as we answer your frequently asked questions on cover letters.

    - I found some jobs that ask for cover letters. What are they and how do I write one?
    - Do I use the same cover letter for every job?
    - How is a cover letter different from a resume?
    - How do I speed up the process of writing cover letters?

    14 min
  • Resumes - Frequently Asked Questions

    Join Tracy Bauer, G'15, and Dan Olson-Bang, Ph.D., in answering your frequently asked questions on resumes.

    - What are some basics to know about resume writing?
    - Do you use a different resume for all positions?
    - As a joke: “Is this good? How about this? How about this?
    - I get a lot of conflicting advice about my resume. Who’s right?
    - How much information is enough for my resume? I want to include every course or project I’ve ever taken, can I?
    - I updated my resume and have had it reviewed 10x so what is wrong with it, why am I not getting interview calls?

    18 min
  • Networking - Frequently Asked Questions

    Join Tracy Bauer and Dan Olson-Bang as we answer your frequently asked questions on networking.

    - What are the benefits of networking? What is the point?
    - How do I network as an introvert?
    - Who should I reach out to?
    - I asked someone for a referral but they refused.  
    - If I network won’t it really be like someone else got me the job?  
    - Networking isn’t working. No one is getting back to me. What do I do? 

    17 min
  • The Job Search - Frequently Asked Questions

    Join Tracy Bauer and Dan Olson-Bang as we answer your frequently asked questions on the job search:

    - When do companies hire?
    - I heard from a senior/my friend/roommate that….
    - I reached out to recruiters but they aren’t getting back to me (or under networking)
    - I’ve applied to 200 jobs but no response. What’s wrong with my resume?
    - I’m panicked, or know I’ve been lazy, and have trouble staying focused with my job search. What can I do?
    - Do I have to customize all of my applications?

    21 min
  • Gradcast - Trailer

    Learn more about Syracuse University Graduate School's podcast, GradCast. Our episodes will offer a wide range of information for graduate students from career and professional development to speakers and event information. Subscribe today!

    1 min

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