Job Market Information
For students pursuing a position within Academia, most job announcements can be found through Job Openings for Economists. Additional job opportunities can be found by expanding Job Postings above.
CV and Webpages
Directions for setting up a webpage for the job market candidates, and the logo to download and use in creating the page.
Curriculum Vitae Template for Harvard Economics Job Market Candidates (* in Word using table layout; turn on "view gridlines") and general information on constructing your Curriculum Vitae.
The Office of Career Services provides Resumes and Cover Letters for Ph.D. Students templates as well as workshops aimed at constructing these documents.
Guides and FAQs
To assist with the preparation and planning for the market, refer to the suggested timeline and FAQs.
Timeline
Guide to Getting Started
Writing Resources
This page provides material to help you navigate the writing process.
The Ten Most Important Rules of Writing Your Job Market Paper
John Cawley Guide and Job Market Advice
On Writing Well; The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
Tips and Advice
Alumni and Faculty share their thoughts on how to manage the job market and be your best self.
Love the Market
Job Market Negotiating
David Laibson's Tips
Rules for Graduate School
Non-Academic Tips and Advice
GSAS Resources
The Office of Career Services offers a wide range of services and resources tailored specifically to the needs of graduate students pursuing positions in academic and non-academic markets.