TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sinche,Melanie V.
TI  - Next gen PhD: a guide to career paths in science 
SN  - 9780674504653
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Cambridge, Massachusetts
PB  - Harvard University Press
KW  - Science
KW  - Vocational guidance
KW  - Doctor of philosophy degree
KW  - Labor supply
KW  - Effect of education on
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-249) and index; 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
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  -