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for Job Applicant events the next 12 months of Saturday, August 1, 2009.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Job Applicant Workgroup
5:00 pm   in 243 Altgeld Hall,  Wednesday, August 26, 2009
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Organizational meeting
Abstract: The Job Applicant Workgroup (JAW) is organized by graduate students to provide a forum for peer review of research and teaching statements. At this organizational meeting, we will setup our schedule for the semester. Please e-mail mdewar2@illinois.edu if you cannot attend this meeting but would like to participate in the future.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Job Applicant Workgroup
4:00 pm   in 147 Altgeld Hall,  Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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Kathleen Smith (UIUC math)
Teaching Statements part 1
Abstract: We will start working on teaching statements this week. Bring your CV.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Job Applicant Workgroup
4:00 pm   in 147 Altgeld Hall,  Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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Kathleen Smith, John Mackay and Jeremy Rouse (UIUC Math)
Application process
Abstract: Two postdocs will share their experiences with us. If there is time, we will get feedbacks on our CV's and teaching statements.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Job Applicant Workgroup
4:00 pm   in 147 Altgeld Hall,  Wednesday, September 23, 2009
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Panel discussion
Abstract: Marci Blocher will give information on procedures for having your letters of recommendation sent out, thesis defense and deposit rules and procedures, etc. There will also be a panel discussion on the job search process with Prof. McCarthy and several other faculty members.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Job Applicant Workgroup
4:00 pm   in 147 Altgeld Hall,  Wednesday, September 30, 2009
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Hal Schenck (Department of Mathematics, University of Illinois)
Research Statements
Abstract: Please bring your research statement.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Job Applicant Workgroup
4:00 pm   in 147 Altgeld Hall,  Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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Research Statements
Abstract: We will trade research statements with each other and give comments.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Job Applicant Workgroup
4:00 pm   in 147 Altgeld Hall,  Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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Research Statements / Teaching Statements
Abstract: Bring either your teaching statement or research statement (or both!). We'll get into pairs, trade statements and give feedback.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Job Applicant Workgroup
4:00 pm   in 147 Altgeld Hall,  Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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Research Statements / Teaching Statements
Abstract: Bring either your teaching statement or research statement (or both!). We'll get into pairs, trade statements and give feedback.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Job Applicant Workgroup
4:00 pm   in 147 Altgeld Hall,  Wednesday, October 28, 2009
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Cover letters
Abstract: Bring you cover letter. We'll get into pairs, trade statements and give feedback. This might be our last meeting for a while. In the future we could organize sessions to prepare for interviews and job talks.