How to Learn to Stop Worrying and Love the Job Market

C-Tier
Journal: Southern Economic Journal
Year: 2015
Volume: 81
Issue: 3
Pages: 843-863

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 1 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This article conveys information and advice about the job market process for candidates completing their PhDs in economics in the United States. I discuss the mechanics of the job market process in great detail, from the preparatory work before the market starts to the steps after accepting an offer. Throughout, I answer common job market‐related questions and discuss ways to make the process more manageable and less stressful. The focus is on students from non‐top‐tier universities, although the advice applies equally well to students from top schools.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:wly:soecon:v:81:y:2015:i:3:p:843-863
Journal Field
General
Author Count
1
Added to Database
2026-01-25