Karen Kelsey at the Professor Is In wrote an insightful post about the on-campus interview portion of academic jobs.  Having come to academia straight from practice, I would have loved to read something like this before going on the market.  As as someone who has served on search committees  5 out of the last 6 years, I wish that all candidates had this level of awareness about the role and purpose of the on-campus interview.  

Candidates have to demonstrate that they are excellent scholars, excellent teachers, and good departmental colleagues. Beyond that, they must show that their scholarship, teaching, and service are suited to the particular campus, department, and job. And they have to convey that they [are] engaging and pleasant to be around. 

While most of the BLPB readers are gainfully employed academics and lawyers so this article isn’t relevant to you directly, but it may be a good resource as we mentor folks interested in academic careers or any professional job with extensive interviewing.

-Anne Tucker