Re: Search. A Career Guide for Scientists

✍ Scribed by Teresa M. Evans, Natalie Lundsteen and Nathan L. Vanderford (Auth.)

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2017
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 249
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

ReSearch: A Career Guide for Scientists is a career planning guide and practical tool for graduate students and postdocs. This book provides step-by-step processes for the assessment of career goals and the actions that can be taken in order to achieve them. ReSearch includes chapters on the basics of career planning, determining unique selling points, and navigating work-life concerns.

This book also includes narratives from a number of perspectives to showcase the variety of career options available. ReSearch is written by experts with inside knowledge of how to effectively leverage skills in order to take that next step in your career, whether you are a recent graduate or are interested in transitioning into something new. This book is also a valuable resource for advisors and careers counselors who mentor students and postdocs about their career plans.

✦ Table of Contents

Content:
Front Matter,Copyright,About the Authors,AcknowledgmentsEntitled to full textSection 1: IntroductionChapter 1 - Introduction, Page 3
Chapter 2 - Common Career Characters, Pages 5-7
Chapter 3 - Realities of the Job Market: Charting Your Career Path, Pages 11-18
Chapter 4 - Understanding the Career Game: Figuring Out “the Rules” of Career Planning and Getting Motivated to Plan for a Successful Career, Pages 19-28
Chapter 5 - Managing Stress and Staying Healthy, Pages 31-43
Chapter 6 - The Importance of Staying Positive in Your Job Search, Pages 45-58
Chapter 7 - Fake It Till You Become It: The How-To Guide for Behaving Like a Professional, Pages 59-69
Chapter 8 - Taking a Personal Inventory: Assessing Your Skills, Strengths, Interests, and Values, Pages 73-86
Chapter 9 - Overcoming Knowledge and Experience Gaps, Pages 87-104
Chapter 10 - Transferable Skills: How to Describe What You Really Know, Pages 105-118
Chapter 11 - The “Me Brand”: Tips for Successful Personal Branding, Pages 119-138
Chapter 12 - Building Your Professional Network, Pages 139-153
Chapter 13 - Create Balance in Your Life and Career, Pages 155-163
Chapter 14 - The Art of Communication, Pages 165-178
Chapter 15 - The Career Search, Pages 181-194
Chapter 16 - Creating Application Materials, Applying, and Interviewing for Jobs, Pages 195-232
Chapter 17 - The International Perspective, Pages 233-246
Chapter 18 - Career Planning Quick Guide, Pages 249-254
Index, Pages 255-260

✦ Subjects

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