In our newest "how can we help you?" thread a reader asks:
Is it imprudent to contact schools you think you'd be a good fit for and ask if they anticipate hiring anyone in the next academic year? I want to do this for two reasons: a) I'm just really curious, and b) in the event they are, I don't want to i) risk missing their posting, and ii) I want to have time to cater a good job application that fits them well.
Hmm...I'm not sure. I seem to recall us discussing this before and some people suggesting this can be a fine idea, but I guess that surprises me. I doubt much if any harm can come from asking, but most departments don't hire most years, so could it come across a bit pushy?
What do readers think?
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