Next gen PhD : a guide to career paths in science / Melanie V. Sinche.
Título:
Next gen PhD : a guide to career paths in science / Melanie V. Sinche.
ISBN:
9780674504653
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Información de publicación:
Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, 2016.
Descripción física:
xi, 260 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Contenido:
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.
Síntesis:
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
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