This is the first of five installments of “How to Get an Academic Job,” a new guide on the tenure-track search from our Career Talk columnists. Next up: “CVs, Cover Letters, and Other Application ...

Outreach is everything You’ll do a lot online: Research jobs and specific companies, and search listings. (Career Sherpa compiled this helpful list of the best general and niche job sites right now).

Preparing for the job search requires you to have clear goals and career interests, create a strong network, build a strong resume, develop your cover letter, and practice the interview. The job ...