TY - BOOK AU - Sinche, Melanie V. AU - Sinche, Melanie V. TI - Next gen PhD : : a guide to career paths in science SN - 9780674504653 U1 - 502.3 SIN PY - 2016/// CY - Cambridge, Massachusetts PB - : Harvard University Press, KW - Science KW - Miscellany KW - Self-Assessment KW - Labor supply -- Effect of education on KW - Vocational guidance KW - Naturwissenschaften N1 - 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 N2 - 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.-- ER -