The Hidden Curriculum S1E10 - Tips on advising students towards the Market with John Cawley
Nov 4, 2020
In this engaging discussion, John Cawley, a Professor at Cornell University and co-Director of its Institute on Health Economics, shares invaluable tips for advising Ph.D. students entering the job market. He emphasizes the significance of networking and developing practical skills, backed by personal anecdotes about cultural exchanges. Cawley also addresses the evolving job market landscape and highlights initiatives focused on enhancing communication between students and faculty. Tune in for insights on teaching writing skills and empowering student independence!
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Personal Notes Can Become Public Resources
- John started compiling job-market notes out of self-interest and turned them into a public guide.
- Informal, persistent note-taking can scale into a field resource and institutional knowledge.
Choose Mentees Who Fit Your Strengths
- Start advising by choosing students who are a good fit for your expertise and mentoring style.
- Encourage econometric practice, seminars, presenting, and early paper-writing to build market-ready skills.
Integrate Students Into Professional Networks
- Bring students into conferences, seminars, and dinners to expand their professional network.
- Aim for students to be so integrated in the field that people assume they're already faculty.
