> Could anybody maybe
> give a more comforting description of the situation, some personal
> observations or hope inspiring statistical figures, whatever, if it is only
> appropriate to put my heart and the hearts of my poor fellows in
> unemployment to rest?
>
> Otfried
>
Otfried,
1) Hiring for September tends to slack off in April.
2) Even after all hiring is done, openings sometimes come up unexpectedly, as
when a person is hired and for some reason at the last minute is unable to
take the job. So situations of that kind are still a possibility.
3) I feel very bad about how difficult it is for young people today. But it's
always been hard, and nobody has ever come up with better advice than the old
advice. Be brave, be calm, be smart. Things have a way of working out when we
focus on them, and when we least expect it.
3A) I assume you've made certain that every university in the world with an
italian studies department has a copy of your cv.
4) Wish I could offer something more substantial. But my field is not italian
studies, and my college doesn't teach italian. I imagine that people on the
list in your field will have more specific suggestions.
5) You may find that when you actually have your PhD, it makes a tremendous
difference. Many colleges won't interview a person unless he/she actually has
the PhD in hand.
6) Excuse me for being a Cassandra. But I have a feeling you'll find a
teaching job within one year of actually having your PhD in hand. I could be
wrong, but I'm pretty sure I'm correct. In the meantime, BCS (brave, calm,
smart).
Love and warmest regards,
pat sloane
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