Next gen PhD : a guide to career paths in science / Melanie V. Sinche.

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Edition:First Harvard University Press paperback edition.
Published: Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press, 2018.
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Format: Book
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Getting to know yourself
  • Getting to know the world of work
  • Getting started on your job search
  • Conclusion: Making a successful transition
  • Appendix A. Identifying career pathways for PhDs in science
  • Appendix B. Resources for PhDs
  • Notes
  • References
  • Acknowledgments
  • Index.

  • Introduction
  • Part one. Getting to know yourself. 1. How to connect your interests to careers
  • 2. But I have no skills! (and other myths)
  • 3. How to identify your personal values
  • Part Two. Getting to know the world of work. 4. To postdoc or not to postdoc?
  • 5. Career options for phds in science
  • 6. Strategies for exploring careers and building experience
  • 7. How to network effectively
  • Part Three. Getting started on your job search. 8. How to craft your individual development plan
  • 9. How to apply for jobs
  • 10. How to interview and negotiate
  • Conclusion: making a successful transition
  • Appendix A. Identifying career pathways for PhDs in science
  • Appendix B. Resources for PhDs.