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Post by guido on Sept 25, 2011 17:31:17 GMT -5
Is it appropriate to update a search committee if you have an article accepted for publication? And is it only worth contacting them if it's an article in a top journal?
Are there any other times you would contact/update a search committee? When you have another job offer?
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Post by sharp on Sept 25, 2011 17:34:47 GMT -5
Yes, I think that's appropriate. Often it just means emailing a new CV to include in your file.
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Post by Searcher on Sept 25, 2011 20:38:12 GMT -5
Yes, in both cases tell the Search Committee, at least at the schools where you seriously intend to go. Keeping them informed is also a clear message that you're interested enough in them to stay in their consideration, and that you're an attentive, responsible sort of person (ideal future committee colleague).
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Post by guido on Sept 25, 2011 20:51:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice. Is any kind of accepted article worth an update to search committees, or just the AJS/ASR/Social Forces kind?
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Post by peer on Sept 25, 2011 21:20:32 GMT -5
As long as it received a "peer review," I'd send it. It doesn't matter if it's a lower tier (regional) or specialty journal. As long as it's a recognizable journal (not some random journal that no one has ever heard of), it would help your candidacy in most departments. I wouldn't bother updating the committee though if it's something trivial (e.g., encyclopedia entry).
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Post by anon on Oct 14, 2011 14:56:24 GMT -5
What about a conditional acceptance? Is that worth updating SCs about, or should I wait until it's accepted outright?
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Post by advancedassistant on Oct 14, 2011 15:18:49 GMT -5
I would say a conditional acceptance is definitely worth updating about.
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Post by anon on Oct 14, 2011 15:25:34 GMT -5
So, how would I actually go about doing it? Sending an email to the chair of the committee, along with an updated CV? What if I don't know who exactly the chair of the committee is (or who is on the committee, for that matter)?
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Post by advancedassistant on Oct 14, 2011 15:54:19 GMT -5
I would first try to contact the Dept. secretary via phone. They can usually tell you what the best course of action would be.
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Post by anon on Oct 14, 2011 15:59:46 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip. If I do know who the chair is, should I just send an email saying that I had a paper conditionally accepted and that I've attached an updated CV?
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Post by advancedassistant on Oct 14, 2011 18:06:56 GMT -5
That seems fine to me--I've done it in the past and have received a warm congratulations from the Chair (didn't get that job though  ). |
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Post by Moi on Oct 26, 2011 13:45:27 GMT -5
What are people's thoughts on conditional accept ( on my cv that way ) that I now have edition info on? Worth an update?
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Post by just did it on Oct 26, 2011 13:50:58 GMT -5
What are people's thoughts on conditional accept ( on my cv that way ) that I now have edition info on? Worth an update? I think it's OK. I just did it. I sent an email to several SC chairs or administrative assistants with just a brief note explaining that I'm sending an updated CV due to a conditional acceptance. I actually heard back from most the places, typically a thanks and congrats. So, I hope it's a good idea. |
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