Getting started on an academic book: five questions to ask

Turning your academic book ‘idea’ into a solid concept can be done, says Jessica Eise

Publishing an academic book is an accomplishment to which many aspire. A book is, essentially, your work, thoughts and research agglomerated in one neat, tidy package of bound paper. It’s rewarding both personally and professionally. Not only are you sharing your ideas and contributions to the broader world, but you can actually hold in your hands the fruit of your labor.writing-1043622_1920-smaller Continue reading

Job interviews: Prepare for success from failure

You can learn as much from the bad interviews as you can from the good ones, says Simon Peyda.

Guest contributor Simon Peyda.

Science is all about trial-and-error, and job interviews were no different for me. My job hunt began in the spring of 2014. With graduation rapidly approaching, and without any curricular preparation, I had to learn along the way. I would inevitably make mistakes but, as it turns out, failure is a great teacher.

 

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