This month’s content lineup included a summer reading list, considerations for alternative final assignments, and plenty of job search advice. Here are some editor’s picks highlighting issues, trends, and tips in case you missed anything.
Best in Job Search
Why Job Searches Stall and 4 Ways to Get Yours Moving Again
No matter how diligent you are in your job search, you’re likely to experience unexpected stalls. Here is some advice on how to weather these difficult periods.
Best in Higher Ed Trends and Policy
What to Read and Listen to This Summer
The unique pressures in our current academic landscape make it even more necessary to take a summer break this year — even if for a short time. If you want to unwind with a book or podcast, consider these top picks from the authors of “The Truth about College Admission.”
Best in Teaching and Faculty
4 Alternatives to the Traditional Research Essay
Looking to shake things up and assign something other than a traditional research essay for your final assignment? Here are four options to consider.
Best in Leadership
“Mentorship is the foundation for successful leadership teams,” writes Barbara Gitenstein, author of “Experience is the Angled Road: Memoir of an Academic.” “It is also the foundation for the kind of rewarding life in academia that we all relish.”
Best in Health and Well-being
How to be Emotionally Present at Work When You Have Real Stuff Going on at Home
We all go through difficult stretches in our lives, and most of us have to continue our work while we navigate through them. Developing a self-care strategy is key.
