The academic job search: The experiences of a new PhD in the job market.

Describes the experiences of a new PhD seeking an academic job. The author's observations are drawn from job interviews with 12 psychology departments in Canada and the US. Topics discussed include where to apply, who is invited for an interview, the importance of publications, alternatives to a tenure track position, rejections, and how to make a decision about an offer. (French abstract) (9 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)