Periagoge
Scenario

When academic hiring appears to prioritize personal connections over merit

My department hired three new faculty members this year and all of them are friends of the department chair from his previous institution.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You are witnessing how informal networks perpetuate advantage while formal processes maintain the appearance of fairness.

Your guide for this
Aurelius
Aurelius works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Healthcare — Biomedical & Clinical Research?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.