

S1E10 - Tips on advising students towards the Market with John Cawley
Nov 4, 2020
In this engaging discussion, John Cawley, a Professor at Cornell University and co-Director of its Institute on Health Economics, shares invaluable tips for advising Ph.D. students entering the job market. He emphasizes the significance of networking and developing practical skills, backed by personal anecdotes about cultural exchanges. Cawley also addresses the evolving job market landscape and highlights initiatives focused on enhancing communication between students and faculty. Tune in for insights on teaching writing skills and empowering student independence!
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Formative Exchange Year In Mumbai
- John lived in Mumbai as an exchange student at age 16–17 and stayed with three families.
- That experience shaped his worldview and helped him during misconceptions after 9/11.
Personal Notes Can Become Public Resources
- John started compiling job-market notes out of self-interest and turned them into a public guide.
- Informal, persistent note-taking can scale into a field resource and institutional knowledge.
The Market Moved From Mail To Continuous Online Posts
- The job-market process has shifted from mailed applications to continuous online listings.
- That structural change altered timing, costs, and how candidates apply.