How to be an Academic Superhero

Iain Hay

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Abstract: This thoroughly revised second edition draws on the author’s decades of observations and experiences in academia, Written in a clear and concise style, the book provides fully updated, forthright and practical counsel on achieving and maintaining a successful, balanced career from PhD to retirement.

Keywords: Business and Management; Education; Politics and Public Policy General Academic Interest (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
ISBN: 9781803929422
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Chapters in this book:

Ch 1 Making academic superheroes , pp 1-9

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Ch 2 Get qualified , pp 11-15

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Ch 3 Find a good adviser , pp 16-20

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Ch 4 Get mentors get advice , pp 21-24

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Ch 5 Prepare a good CV , pp 25-31

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Ch 6 Focus your powers , pp 33-35

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Ch 7 Make an early impact , pp 36-37

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Ch 8 Get informed and stay current , pp 38-42

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Ch 9 Get known and networked , pp 43-54

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Ch 10 Learn about local cultures and use 'the system' , pp 55-57

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Ch 11 Cultivate high-quality referee reports , pp 59-60

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Ch 12 Find the right job , pp 61-67

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Ch 13 Write a compelling job application , pp 68-73

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Ch 14 Perform well at job interviews , pp 74-82

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Ch 15 Manage job interview failure and success , pp 83-91

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Ch 16 Manage your career , pp 93-100

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Ch 17 Manage your time , pp 101-111

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Ch 18 Publish papers , pp 112-124

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Ch 19 Publish a book (or two) , pp 125-134

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Ch 20 Speak , pp 135-138

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Ch 21 Secure funding , pp 139-143

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Ch 22 Attract postgraduate students , pp 144-147

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Ch 23 Join or start a research team , pp 148-151

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Ch 24 Teach well , pp 152-162

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Ch 25 Think about university service and leadership positions , pp 163-167

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Ch 26 Find a voluntary role , pp 168-172

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Ch 27 Consider consulting , pp 173-176

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Ch 28 Get recognized , pp 177-179

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Ch 29 Review your performance , pp 181-184

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Ch 30 Take sabbatical , pp 185-190

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Ch 31 Get refreshed , pp 191-195

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Ch 32 Sustain collegiality , pp 196-198

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Ch 33 Preserve your public reputation , pp 199-202

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Ch 34 Stay happy and healthy , pp 203-207

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Ch 35 Manage disruptions, interruptions and transitions successfully , pp 208-221

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Ch 36 Conclusion: acknowledging dual strands of success for your academic career , pp 222-223

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