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Next gen PhD : a guide to career paths in science /

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 rewardin...

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Cote:Libro Electrónico
Auteur principal: Sinche, Melanie V. (Auteur)
Format: Électronique eBook
Langue:Francés
Publié: Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, 2016.
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Table des matières:
  • 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.