Some lessons I learned: (can not type Chinese here, sorry)

(1) When  you first interview for a job, don't rush to answer your salary expectation if you can avoid, unless you know well enough about the job market. This can leave you space for negotiation.

(2) when you start a new job, try to remember as many names and faces as you can. Some colleagues would welcome you. If you seem to know him or her a bit at the beginning, it is easier to extend friendly relationship later. I am very bad with foreigner's names (especially the really long ones with strong accent). When I first came to my current job, a colleague came to greet me, but I did not know anything about him and he has a very long name. Obviously I did not remember his name. I had to ask his name several times. I seemed to have an awkward start with him and still not get along well.

(3) Also remeber the new faces you have met. Asking someone you already met "have we met yet" is embarassing.

(4) If you happen to start a tenure-track AP, learn to avoid having any enymy from you work day 1.Making everyone like you is not as important as making no enymy.

(5) don't gossip (this one is not lesson, I hate gossip).

will add if I remeber more.

 
奖励已发 :D

[此贴子已经被Alexandria于2006-10-11 15:21:34编辑过]

teaching tips:

(1) don't try to make your class too tough to satisfy the 10% good students who like to learn more, the majority of the students just want to have a decent grade. This is especially true for undergraduates.

(2) Respond to students's requests as soon as you can, even if you have to turn down unreasonable requests.Let them know immediately. Most students appreciate that.

(3) DOn't delay their homework grading too much. Students will complain about this.

(4) Give students early feedback about how they are doing so far.

(5) Set up your homework late policy and grading policy in your first class. DOn't change unless you have to.

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