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« Reply #15 on: December 09, 2009, 07:56:10 PM » |
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Personally, I don't think it is a legit question for the SC to ask in the interview.
But, what if one of them asked: what are the other schools you have applied? I know it's ridiculous but my (bad) gut response is "Who are the other candidates you are interviewing?" |
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« Reply #16 on: December 09, 2009, 08:49:31 PM » |
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Would it be bad to say "Hogwarts"?
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« Reply #17 on: December 09, 2009, 09:20:30 PM » |
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Would it be bad to say "Hogwarts"?
Let me guess--Defence against the Dark Arts? Geez, I guess no one updated the wiki yet--I was really banking on getting a visit there this year--damn you kedves! |
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« Reply #18 on: December 09, 2009, 09:22:34 PM » |
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Oh, and on the OP's question, I think it's fine to politely say "I'd rather not name them at this time," as imawakenow suggested.
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« Reply #19 on: December 09, 2009, 09:46:07 PM » |
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I think in some cases, they may be trying to decide if you've applied everywhere (duh) or are really interested in them in particular. Just frame it that way.
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« Reply #20 on: December 11, 2009, 06:51:28 AM » |
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Serving on a SC I've never asked, "So where else are you interviewing?"
I was once asked that question however as a candidate years ago by a Dean at Y U. I was quite glad the question was asked as...
when I mentioned the schools and mentioned I had just interviewed at X U., the Dean leaned forward and in a low voice asked, "X U. eh. Really. Tell me, what's it like."
Lot's of information in that! That exchange confirmed my thinking X U. was running circles around that poor Dean's shop and the better place to be was indeed X U. I got the job at X U. nine years ago and I still thank that Dean at Y U. for asking the question.
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« Reply #21 on: December 14, 2009, 03:46:58 PM » |
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I have been in a search committee and heard about SCs where it was always asked whether you have other "things going on". This referred to recent campus visits or invitations (NOT applications). The result was that with other invitations in particular from at least comparable places the candidate became more interesting. (Along the lines if they want him/her he must be great, we also want him/her!"). However, usually also at least one person was put on the short list who had no other current interviews, like as a backup, to have someone left if all others go elsewhere.....
So I wont see a reason why not to be honest, as it can both work both ways anyhow. Of course here I refer to applications that went farer than being sent out.
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« Reply #22 on: December 14, 2009, 04:53:47 PM » |
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I have been in a search committee and heard about SCs where it was always asked whether you have other "things going on". This referred to recent campus visits or invitations (NOT applications). The result was that with other invitations in particular from at least comparable places the candidate became more interesting. (Along the lines if they want him/her he must be great, we also want him/her!"). However, usually also at least one person was put on the short list who had no other current interviews, like as a backup, to have someone left if all others go elsewhere.....
So I wont see a reason why not to be honest, as it can both work both ways anyhow. Of course here I refer to applications that went farer than being sent out.
It's none of the SC's damn business where a candidate is interviewing. And the idea that the SC needs to know where a candidate is interviewing in order to validate its own ordering of the candidates is just strange. |
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« Reply #23 on: December 16, 2009, 04:37:49 PM » |
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Yeah, they don't need to know where, but it's legitimate to ask if a candidate has other interviews scheduled. I've sometimes inquired in a chatty way at the end of interviews, "Well, I'm sure someone like you must have lots of other interviews?" It is good to know if the person is in great demand so you can proceed quickly if necessary. I've had people specifically ask me about where I was in my interviews, and I just said, "I have another campus visit next week and then I'm done."
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« Reply #24 on: December 16, 2009, 04:42:21 PM » |
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On the other hand, it may be that the people asking are actually concerned about the outcome of your job search. If they think you are qualified enough to bring to campus along with several other highly qualified people, and spend some time getting to know you, maybe they feel bad that they can only offer one person the job. It can be nice to know that you have other prospects and perhaps won't be unemployed if they can't offer you the job.
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« Reply #25 on: December 21, 2009, 08:43:51 AM » |
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This question can also stem from them wanting to know what type of institution you are really looking for. If you have lots of research, and you are applying to a SLAC, they might use where else you are interviewing as evidence that you are serious about teaching. If you answer you are interviewing at R1, R1, R1, then they are likely going to think you won't be a good fit. So, the answer of describing the TYPE of institutions you are applying to may suffice.
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« Reply #26 on: December 21, 2009, 09:07:33 AM » |
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If any committee I was on asked a question like that, it would be more about the timing issue. We were looking at a certain week to do on-campus interviews and needed to know if that week would be open for the candidate.
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« Reply #27 on: December 21, 2009, 09:14:06 AM » |
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In this economy, I believe it is prudent for all of us to be aware of opportunities in our fields.
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« Reply #28 on: December 21, 2009, 09:16:35 AM » |
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In this economy, I believe it is prudent for all of us to be aware of opportunities in our fields.
Thanks--you put a huge smile on my face with that. |
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choirguy
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« Reply #29 on: December 21, 2009, 04:07:26 PM » |
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In this economy, I believe it is prudent for all of us to be aware of opportunities in our fields.
Thanks--you put a huge smile on my face with that. It's just a nice way of saying -- "Hell yeah, I've got other applications out there. What makes you think your university is so special?" |
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