: a guide to career paths in science Sinche, Melanie V. creator Sinche, Melanie V. text xxu Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press 2016 monographic eng

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xi, 260 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm 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.-- Part I. Getting to know yourself -- How to connect your interests to careers -- But I have no skills! (and other myths) -- How to identify 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 -- How to network effectively -- Part III. Getting started on your job search -- How to craft your individual development plan -- How to apply for jobs -- How to interview and negotiate -- Conclusion: Making a successful transition -- Appendix A. Identifying career pathways for PhDs in science -- Appendix B. Resources for PhDs. / Melanie V Sinche Science Miscellany Self-Assessment Labor supply -- Effect of education on Vocational guidance Naturwissenschaften 502.3 SIN 9780674504653 :Atlantic Publishers & Distributors :7/22 Ansari Road Darya Ganj New Delhi 190201 20190212112120.0