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Posts by Cathy Hannabach
Alexandra Sastre is the associate director of campus communications at Swarthmore College.
Writing a Successful Conference Abstract
Conference abstract writing can be challenging, but here is how to distill the stakes and impact of your project in just a few words.
Using Informational Interviews to Build Your Career
What to keep in mind when using informational interviews to craft an awesome interdisciplinary career within or beyond academia.
Crafting Your Career Narrative for Non-Academic Jobs
Career narrative essentials for helping you narrate your experience, highlight your skills, and find employment beyond the academy.
Self-Care Practices Beyond Relaxation
From time management and budgeting to navigating the free resources available to you, self-care practices go beyond just relaxation.
Teaching During the Summer: Challenges and Opportunities
Things to keep in mind as you approach your summer teaching and our best strategies for a creating a positive, productive educational experience.
Surviving End-of-Term Grading
Grading is one of the most challenging, thankless, and important parts of teaching. Here’s how to tackle that stack of assignments.
Setting Healthy Boundaries in Academia
Why boundaries in academia are so important for work life balance and how to set and protect them amidst the hustle bustle of academic life.
How to Write a Letter of Recommendation
How to write a letter of recommendation for a student, including where to begin, what to include, and how to follow up.
Building Your Post-ac, Non-ac, or Alt-ac Career
How doctoral students can use their degree to prepare themselves for post-ac, non-ac, or alt-ac careers in a variety of industries.
Finding Mentors for Your Career Journey
Tips for finding mentors to help you succeed within and beyond academia, as well as keeping those relationships strong over time.
A Beginners Guide to Mindfulness in Academia
How can we practice mindfulness amidst the hustle and bustle of academic life? Start with focusing your attention on where you are right now and how you’re feeling.