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Put Your Science to Work
The Take-Charge Career Guide for ScientistsSpecial Publications 1. Aufl.
27,99 € |
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Verlag: | Wiley |
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Veröffentl.: | 13.06.2013 |
ISBN/EAN: | 9780875907383 |
Sprache: | englisch |
Anzahl Seiten: | 192 |
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Beschreibungen
<p>Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the <i>Special Publications Series</i>.</p> <p>Whether you are a science undergraduate or graduate student, post-doc or senior scientist, you need practical career development advice. <i>Put Your Science to Work: The Take-Charge Career Guide</i> for Scientists can help you explore all your options and develop dynamite strategies for landing the job of your dreams. Completely revised and updated from the best-selling <i>To Boldly Go: A Practical Career Guide for Scientists</i>, this second edition offers expert help from networking to negotiating a job offer. This is the book you need to start moving your career in the right direction.</p>
<p>Foreword v</p> <p>Preface vii</p> <p>Acknowledgments ix</p> <p>Beyond the Event Horizon 1<br />Science Employment Trends in the New Millennium</p> <p>Now the Good News 11<br />The World of Opportunity Open to Scientists</p> <p>The Science of Change 23</p> <p>The Career Planning Process 31<br />How Do I Start?</p> <p>Self-Assessment 37<br />Making Your Neuroses Work for You!</p> <p>Beyond the Endless Frontier 47<br />Exploring the World of Work</p> <p>Exploring a Career That You Know 59<br />Research Science</p> <p>Focusing on Specific Opportunities 71</p> <p>CVs and Resumes 83<br />(There IS a Difference)</p> <p>Six Resume Case Studies 105</p> <p>Cover Letters 141</p> <p>Going from Huh? to Wow!</p> <p>The Interview and Beyond 151</p> <p>Perceptions and Realities 167</p> <p>References and Resources 171</p> <p>Index 175</p>
<p>Peter S. Fiske is the author of Put Your Science to Work: The Take-Charge Career Guide for Scientists, published by Wiley. Aaron Louie is the author of Put Your Science to Work: The Take-Charge Career Guide for Scientists, published by Wiley.