Here are some ways by which you can prepare yourself for an Interview in Academia. If you follow these general rules, you can surely get a coveted job in the most prestigious university or an academic institution.

1. How to prepare yourself for a Job interview
in Academia
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2. Goal of this workshop
 To learn strategies for success for different types of
academic job interviews.
 To have a clear understanding of what is required to get
your dream job.
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3. Categories of Academic Institutions in
Canada
 Ph. D. granting institutions
 Provincial universities
 Small universities or
colleges
 Community colleges
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4. What is an institutional hiring committee
looking for?
 What can you bring to the institution?
 Relevant experience for the position
 Credentials (Skills and accomplishments)
 Motivation; genuine interest
 Fit: personality, culture, social
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5. What all candidates do have?
 Ph.D. or advanced degree in hand
 Publications, conferences, grants and
program
 Teaching/research experience
 Various job or university service
experience or both
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6. Your challenge: differentiation
 How do you differentiate yourself
 Focus on the contributions you can
make
 Think from the employer’s
perspective: who would you hire?
 Ask yourself: Am I really qualify for
this job?
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7. Types of Interviews
 Telephone Interview: watch
for voice tone and speed
 Conferences Interview:
watch for group dynamic
 On-campus (face-to-face)
Interview: watch for body
language
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8. Interview Tips
 Do your homework before the interview:
check out the department's website
Note if the university or department has
anything special going on. Why are they
hiring?
 Do mock interviews
You can also post resumes online to make
the best use of time and reach a larger
audience
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 You should be able to answer the objectives
of your PhD clearly.
They're looking to evaluate you as a
potential colleague, so don't act like a student.
 You may be asked to discuss your future
research plans and goals, so prepare your
answer in advance.
 Many interviewers like to ask the "dream
job" question, and you should be prepared to
answer it.

9. About EdujobsCanada
www.edujobscanada.com
Edujobscanada.com is a niche Canadian job board specialized in
academic and research job posting for colleges, universities,
research centres, and institutions looking to hire candidates with
advanced education and qualifications. Since 2006, we have
been helping employers make targeted job postings that lead to
smart hiring connections.

10. About EdujobsCanada
www.edujobscanada.com
Edujobscanada.com is a niche Canadian job board specialized in
academic and research job posting for colleges, universities,
research centres, and institutions looking to hire candidates with
advanced education and qualifications. Since 2006, we have
been helping employers make targeted job postings that lead to
smart hiring connections.