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This seminar is for advanced graduate students who are in the final two years of the program. In your earlier courses, you have become proficient in various methodological approaches and have gotten well acquainted with the historiography in various fields of study. You also have pursued original research and have navigated the classroom challenges. Now is the time to prepare for the job market, thinking critically about the skills you have acquired during graduate school and discerning strategies to communicate your credentials to a hiring committee. During this seminar, we will focus on how to structure a curriculum vitae, write a cover letter, create a teaching portfolio, craft a diversity statement, and select writing samples. We will also hold mock interviews to prepare you to orally communicate your skills, experiences, and expertise. Graduate students will also meet with professionals outside academia to learn about navigating the world of business, journalism, politics, non-profits, and public history. Permission of department required. Prerequisites: HIST 61000 and HIST 61100.