Next gen PhD : a guide to career paths in science / Melanie V. Sinche.
Material type: TextPublication details: London Harward University Press 2016Description: xi, 260 pages : illustrationsISBN:- 9780674504653
- 502.3 SIN.N
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Book | Dept. of Geology Processing Center | Dept. of Geology | Reference | 502.3 SIN.N (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | GEO4937 |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-249) and index.
Part I. Getting to know yourself -- Connecting your interests to careers -- But I have no skills and other myths -- Identifying your personal values -- Part II. Getting to know the world of work -- To postdoc or not to postdoc? -- Career options for PhDs in science -- Strategies for exploring careers and building experience -- Networking effectively to uncover opportunities -- Part III. Getting started on your job search -- Crafting your individual development plan -- Assembling your application materials and applying for jobs -- Interviewing and negotiating tactics -- Conclusion: Making a successful transition.
An upper-level degree is a prized asset in the eyes of many employers, and nonfaculty careers once considered Plan B are now preferred by the majority of science degree holders. Melanie Sinche profiles science PhDs across a wide range of disciplines who share proven strategies for landing a rewarding occupation inside or outside the university.--
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