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Here are some books about jobs and careers in science:
By Peter J. Feibelman
Basic Books
Paperback (128 pages)
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Despite your graduate education, brainpower, and technical prowess, your career in scientific research is far from assured. Permanent positions are scarce, science survival is rarely part of formal graduate training, and a good mentor is hard to find. This exceptional volume explains what stands between you and fulfilling long-term research career. Bringing the key survival skills into focus, A Ph.D. Is Not Enough! proposes a rational approach to establishing yourself as a scientist. It offers sound advice of selecting a thesis or postdoctoral adviser, choosing among research jobs in academia, government laboratories, and industry, preparing for an employment interview, and defining a research program. This book will help you make your oral presentations effective, your journal articles compelling, and your grant proposals successful. A Ph.D. Is Not Enough should be required reading for anyone on the threshold of a career in science. |
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By Richard M. Reis
Wiley-IEEE Press
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Tomorrow's Professor is designed to help you prepare for, find, and succeed at academic careers in science and engineering. It looks at the full range of North American four-year academic institutions while featuring 30 vignettes and more than 50 individual stories that bring to life the principles and strategies outlined in the book. Tailored for today's graduate students, postdocs, and beginning professors, Tomorrow's Professor: - Presents a no-holds-barred look at the academic enterprise
- Describes a powerful preparation strategy to make you competitive for academic positions while maintaining your options for worthwhile careers in government and industry
- Explains how to get the offer you want and start-up package you need to help ensure success in your first critical years on the job
- Provides essential insights from experienced faculty on how to develop a rewarding academic career and a quality of life that is both balanced and fulfilling
At a time when anxiety about academic career opportunities for Ph.D.s in these field is at an all-time high, Tomorrow's Professor provides a much-needed practical approach to career development. |
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By National Academy of Sciences & Institute of Medicine
National Academies Press
Paperback (40 pages)
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Since the first edition of On Being a Scientist was published in 1988, more than 200,000 copies have been distributed to graduate and undergraduate science students. Now this well-received booklet has been updated to incorporate the important developments in science ethics of the past 6 years and includes updated examples and material from the landmark volume Responsible Science (National Academy Press, 1992).
The revision reflects feedback from readers of the original version. In response to graduate students' requests, it offers several case studies in science ethics that pose provocative and realistic scenarios of ethical dilemmas and issues.
On Being a Scientist presents penetrating discussions of the social and historical context of science, the allocation of credit for discovery, the scientist's role in society, the issues revolving around publication, and many other aspects of scientific work. The booklet explores the inevitable conflicts that arise when the black and white areas of science meet the gray areas of human values and biases.
Written in a conversational style, this booklet will be of great interest to students entering scientific research, their instructors and mentors, and anyone interested in the role of scientific discovery in society. |
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By Peter S. Fiske Ph.D.
American Geophysical Union
Paperback (179 pages)
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The job market is more complex and challenging than ever before. Although young scientists and engineers are facing a larger array of career choices, many of them are not getting the job hunting and career development advice they need to make wise decisions. If you're a new scientist or seeking a mid-career change, Peter Fiske's Put Your Science to Work: The Take-Charge Career Guide for Scientists gives you practical advice and proven techniques for finding both traditional and non-traditional jobs in science. It includes examples of resumes and cover letters, and stories of scientists who have moved into a wide range of careers. Written with humor and insight, Put Your Science to Work gives readers a broad view of career possibilities and tools for choosing the best job options. Completely revised and updated from Fiske's best-seller To Boldly Go: A Practical Career Guide for Scientists, this second edition offers expert help on how to achieve success now. |
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By Jim, Ph.D. Longuski
AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Ast
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As a long-time NASA engineer and astronautics professor, Jim Longuski watched first hand as gifted rocket scientists and students learned their way around the lab only to lose their way in the board room. Longuski decided to write what he calls a survival guide for rocket scientists. In this small book, Longuski uses humor and personal anecdotes to give engineers and scientists an edge in an industry in which one gets ahead as much on interpersonal-skills as on technical merits. If you are a rocket scientist, or want to become a rocket scientist, or know and care about a rocket scientist - then this book is for you, Longuski explains in his introduction. The book is especially valuable for those who are attempting career transitions, whether from student to aerospace worker or from aerospace worker to university researcher or teacher. Longuski explains how the work place is different from the academic environment. He gives readers real-world advice about how to find jobs, negotiate offers, and keep bosses happy. He implores students to have confidence and speak directly with potential employers rather than simply mailing in resumes and hoping for the best. He tells readers how to produce technical reports and give presentations that will keep colleagues interested. In a chapter called What if the Rocket Doesn't Work? he helps engineers cope with failure. Longuski presents a reality that too many scientists and engineers ignore: Getting ahead and staying happy involves mastering inter-office politics. |
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By Carl Sindermann
Basic Books
Released: 2001-03-27
Paperback (320 pages)
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In this inspiring book of personal insight and sound advice, veteran scientist Carl J. Sindermann gives an insider's look at the competitive world of science and reveals the best strategies for attaining prominence and success. Taking apart the many different roles scientists must play during their careers, Sindermann compares common mistakes scientists make with what the best strategists do-whether they are publishing papers, presenting data, chairing meetings, or coping with government or academic bureaucracy. In the end, he maintains, well-honed interpersonal skills, a savvy eye on one's competitors, and excellent science are the keys to a satisfying and successful career. |
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By Cici Mattiuzzi
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
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By Gretchen D. Krueger
McGraw-Hill
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Refine your path to career success! Get started in a career that has a promising future and is financially rewarding. Opportunities in Petroleum Careers provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to enter the petroleum industry. This career-boosting book will help you: - Determine the specialty that's right for you, from scientific research to oil refining to petroleum sales
- Acquire in-depth knowledge of the petroleum industry
- Find out what kind of salary you can expect
- Understand the daily routine of your chosen field
- Focus your job search using industry resources
ENJOY A GREAT CAREER AS A:
Drilling/production engineer • Environmental scientist • Chemical plant operator * Process engineer * Independent seller |
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By Editors of McGraw-Hill
McGraw-Hill
Paperback (144 pages)
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Smarten up your resume! You've worked hard for your science or technical degree; now it's time to take that education and put it to work. Get an edge on the other job applicants with Resumes for Scientific and Technical Careers, a resource packed with expert advice on creating concise, stylish resumes that will instantly get you noticed. With this go-to-guide you'll: - Get access to nearly 100 sample resumes and cover letters
- Organize and draft your resume with the aid of helpful worksheets
- Discover the common elements in the most popular resume formats
- Learn to use vivid, active verbs in your resume
- Find out how to format and submit resumes electronically
In today's job market, an effective, eye-catching resume is essential for success. With the help of Resumes for Scientific and Technical Careers you'll make a strong first impression and take a confident step toward landing the job of your dreams. Find a career in:
Environmental science * Information systems * Industrial engineering * Research and development * Project management * Geology * Robotics * Mechanical engineering |
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By Nicholas Basta
McGraw-Hill
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Find a cutting-edge career in the field of high-tech! We live in a high-tech world, and technology is advancing ever more rapidly. Companies dedicated to high tech endeavors are the way of the future. Fortunately, no one has to be left behind. Whether you're a computer whiz, possess leadership talents, or have a knack for selling products, you can find a steady, lucrative career in the business of high-tech. Careers in High Tech gives you invaluable tips for finding a job in one of the many areas that make up this diverse field. Whether you're interested in computer design or network analysis, program management or product marketing, this guide will help you: - Develop a clear understanding of your career options
- Key in on the specialty most suited for you--from R&D to manufacturing to sales
- Understand what to expect in an entry-level job
- Find the education and training you'll need to stay one step ahead of the competition
- Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects
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