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Academic Job Readiness Assessment - Premium

Thank you for your interest in the Academic Job Accelerator Premium Program. This brief assessment will help us understand your current situation, challenges, and readiness for our selective program. Your responses will be reviewed personally by Emmanuel to determine if our program is the right fit for your academic career goals.

Please answer each question honestly - this is not a test of knowledge, but rather a way for us to tailor our approach to your specific needs if you're selected for the program.

 

Please answer each question honestly - this is not a test of knowledge, but rather a way for us to tailor our approach to your specific needs if you're selected for the program.

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Question 1 of 11

What is your current academic status? (Select one)

A

PhD candidate (early stage)

B

PhD candidate (final year/writing up)

C

PhD Graduate

D

Postdoctoral researcher

E

Early career researcher/lecturer

F

Other

Question 2 of 11

How would you describe your understanding of the academic hiring process? (Select one)

A

Very limited - I'm just starting to learn about it

B

Basic - I understand the general steps but not the nuances

C

Moderate - I've applied for some positions and received feedback

D

Good - I've been on several interviews but haven't secured my ideal position

E

Advanced - I understand the process well, but want to optimise my approach

Question 3 of 11

How many academic jobs have you applied for in the past 12 months?

A

None

B

1 - 5

C

6 - 15

D

16 - 25

E

More than 25

Question 4 of 11

What is your biggest challenge in the academic job search process?

(Select all that apply)
A

Creating compelling application materials

B

Finding suitable positions to apply for

C

Standing out in a competitive field

D

Interview performance

E

Navigating the unwritten rules and politics

F

Balancing job search with current research/teaching duties

Question 5 of 11

How clear are you about your unique research identity?

A

Not clear at all - I struggle to articulate what makes my research unique

B

Somewhat unclear - I know my research area but struggle to position myself

C

Moderately clear - I can explain my focus but not always convincingly

D

Mostly clear - I have a good sense of my niche but could refine it

E

Very clear - I have a well-defined research identity and can articulate it easily

Question 6 of 11

How would you rate your academic networking skills and connections?

A

Very weak - I have few connections beyond my immediate colleagues

B

Weak - I know some people but rarely engage with the broader community

C

Moderate - I attend conferences and have some connections

D

Strong - I actively network and have connections at various institutions

E

Very strong - I have an extensive network that I regularly engage with

Question 7 of 11

What is your current publication strategy?

A

I don't have a clear strategy

B

I focus on quantity to build my CV

C

I prioritize quality journals but struggle with acceptance

D

I balance quality and quantity strategically

E

I have a well-defined strategy aligned with my career goals

F

I have a well-defined strategy aligned with my career goals

Question 8 of 11

How much time can you commit to your academic job search and career development weekly?

A

Less than 1 hour

B

1-2 hours

C

2-3 hours

D

3-5 hours

E

6-10 hours

F

More than 10 hours

Question 9 of 11

How do you view investing in career development programs? (Select one)

A

As an expense I try to avoid unless absolutely necessary

B

As potentially valuable if I can clearly see the specific return on investm

C

As a strategic decision that could accelerate my academic career trajectory

D

As an essential investment in my future that typically pays for itself many times over

Question 10 of 11

What is your primary motivation for applying to the Academic Job Accelerator Program?

A

I'm desperate to find any academic position

B

I want to improve my success rate in applications

C

I'm targeting specific prestigious institutions

D

I want to develop a more strategic approach to my academic career

E

I need guidance on building a distinctive research identity

F

I want to accelerate my career trajectory with expert guidance

Question 11 of 11

Please submit your most current and up to date academic CV (ideally in MS Word or PDF format)

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