Next gen PhD a guide to career paths in science / Melanie V. Sinche.
| Author/creator | Sinche, Melanie V. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, 2016. |
| Description | xi, 260 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 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. |
| Abstract | 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.-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-249) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2016015000 |
| ISBN | 9780674504653 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |