tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post5008430577650134724..comments2023-06-11T02:19:27.429-07:00Comments on Academic Cog: Still here... starting to apply for thingsSisyphushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09880634753539329199noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post-38610129144933464962015-07-14T21:56:18.331-07:002015-07-14T21:56:18.331-07:00Cog,
I've been reading your blog for years now...Cog,<br />I've been reading your blog for years now and have appreciated <br />your insight and dedication to doing great and thoughtful work. <br />I'm looking forward to cheering for you when things get better, <br />as they will. <br /><br />I know this isn't your dream job, but the pay/benefits are good <br />and it's in the Bay Area - might this be worth a try? It's a <br />pretty straightforward and painless application process (don't<br />have to schmooze anyone!), and I bet you'd be an attractive <br />candidate:<br /><br />https://careers-prd.llnl.gov/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/s/WEBLIB_LL.VIEW_JOBS_LL.FieldFormula.IScript_View_Jobs_LL?&<br />(I don't think the exact position comes through this link, so<br />please search for<br /><br />Job Title:<br /> <br />Technical Editors<br /> <br />Job ID:<br /> <br />12338<br /> <br />Jobcode Desc:<br /> <br />Tech Communications Spec 2 (G04.2) / Tech Communications Spec 3 (G04.3)<br /><br />And there's also SJSU:<br /><br />http://www.sjsu.edu/facultyaffairs/unit3/temporaryfaculty/employment/StretchPoolPositionAvailability-H.A.pdf<br />http://www.sjsu.edu/facultyaffairs/docs/LLD-tfAnnouncement5-25-11.pdf<br /><br />Sorry if these are too far from your expertise (which I'm just guessing at since I don't actually know you!).<br /><br />Good luck! You have lots of people rooting for you!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post-32631813721784909472015-07-09T16:11:18.378-07:002015-07-09T16:11:18.378-07:00Well, that sounds like progress (both sending out ...Well, that sounds like progress (both sending out a few applications and getting a sense of what does and doesn't work). And kudos to you for not just doing the obvious, easier thing and sending out a bunch of inquiries about adjunct work (I suspect you could easily more than fill a schedule, but I doubt the proceeds would add up to rent + gas + food + other esentials). <br /><br />It also sounds like your sister has some experience/expertise in this area, which may come in handy. <br /><br />Looking at that chart, I find myself wondering how one gets consultant/temp/contract jobs, since that's one way in. Are there temp agencies these days? Perhaps specialized ones that might appreciate your skills? <br /><br />One colleague who made the academia-->private enterprise transition (she's now doing some sort of corporate training) eventually found a job through a headhunter who found her c.v. on linkedin or monster.com or one of those sites. Her search took over a year, however, so that probably indicates that, while it's not worthless to get your c.v. up in such places, it's not the best route when you need a job soon, either. <br /><br />A couple of my alma maters host networking happy hours (where at least everyone knows what they're there for), and one (the smallest) even encourages/facilitates networking via facebook. While I doubt such events/methods are the ultimate answer, they might at least be a place/way to get your feet wet. Contingent Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161652083031423415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post-42178480682198381702015-07-08T12:53:02.498-07:002015-07-08T12:53:02.498-07:00Personally, I don't mind talking to people or ...Personally, I don't mind talking to people or networking, I just have a horrible time getting anything out of it (of the job offer variety). I do get plenty of actionable info (apply to this, talk to that person, etc), but nothing very dramatic.... <br /><br />I'm not sure if it because I don't know the right people or how to ask (I was brought up thinking that you had to earn everything on your own merit and couldn't count on anyone for anything), but I get zero results from networking right now :(<br />I'd love to hear how you're supposed to do it so I can get better....<br />Dr. Dad, PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00244148018964711614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post-74188101657499674532015-07-07T09:41:53.821-07:002015-07-07T09:41:53.821-07:00I'm right there with you. Trying to talk peop...I'm right there with you. Trying to talk people into making an opening for me. It's the WORRRSSSSSST. I really wish it were as straightforward as just applying. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7366909960546184927.post-28617707430643814012015-07-06T18:57:32.022-07:002015-07-06T18:57:32.022-07:00Every job my hubby has gotten has been through net...Every job my hubby has gotten has been through networking. He hates it too, and has social anxiety issues. It's the worst. But it definitely gets results. What kinds of jobs are you looking at? We know a lot of people in the Bay Area. Maybe we can help. Plus, if you have not already done so, update your LinkedIn page and put a bunch of transferrable skills on there. <br /><br />I'm gone this week (obviously), but message me where you're living and what you're looking at. I might be able to point you to some people. It's always easier to network with people who are friends of friends or something. Really. I'm happy to help however I can. Fie upon this quiet life!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12047096700049201873noreply@blogger.com