Put your science to work : the take-charge career guide for scientists / / Peter S. Fiske ; illustrated by Aaron Louie

• Autore: Fiske Peter S. <1966->
• Pubblicazione: Washington, DC, : American Geophysical Union, 2001
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (275 p.)
• Disciplina: 502/.3
• Soggetto topico: Science - Vocational guidance; Scientists - Employment
• Altri autori: FiskePeter S. <1966->
• Note generali: Rev. and updated ed. of: To boldly go. 1996.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p.171-173) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover page; Title page; Copyright page; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Beyond the Event Horizon: Science Employment Trends in the New Millennium; What will federal R&D support look like in my future?; Are there important trends in how the U.S. government is investing in science and technology?; Will industrial R&D continue to grow?; I remain seriously interested in a career in academia. Are such careers possible today?; Beyond science, what general job trends should I watch out for?; What about Ph.D. supply?; Summing It All Up: The Scientist of the 21st Century ; 2 Now the Good News: The World of Opportunity Open to ScientistsIn other words, they are seeking people like you.; Revenge of the Nerds; You're Smarter than You Think!; The Bottom Line; The Curse of the Ph.D.; What can you do to improve the weaknesses of your science training?; Presenting the Best Side to Employers; Some Who Have Made the Change; You Could Be One, Too; 3 The Science of Change Let's get one thing straight: nobody likes change.; Let's get one thing straight: nobody likes change.; Becoming a Change Master; The Transition Curve; A Final Note ; 4 The career Planning Process: How Do I Start?In fact, you are at a significant competitive and professional disadvantage if you treat career planning as simply getting a job; it is much more.; Most importantly, the process of career planning will also help you to become a better scientist.; The Career Planning Process; Career Planning Is Your Friend; What about head hunters, search firms, and placement agencies?; A Note About Career Books, Career Counselors, and Centers; 5 Self-Assessment: Making Your Neuroses Work for You!; Enter Self-Assessment; Self-Assessment Tools of the Trade ; Formal Self-Assessment ExercisesLies, Damn Lies, and Career Tests; Informal Self-Assessment Exercises; Work-related values; Self-Assessment Is IMPORTANT: Don't Skip It!; 6 Beyond the Endless Frontier: Exploring the World of Work; How do scientists learn about potential career options and opportunities beyond science? By doing what they do best: research!; Sometimes the greatest opportunities are found furthest away from your present situation.; How Do You Start?; Informational Interviewing; Networking: How Most of the People Around You Got Their Jobs; Exploring for Life ; 7 Exploring a Career That You Know: Research ScienceNot All Science Careers Are Equal; The Life Cycle of a Scientist; Grad School and Beyond; Beyond Graduate School: The Postdoc; Ingredients for a "GOOD" Postdoc; Good Attribute #1; Good Attribute #2; Good Attribute #3; Good Attribute #4; Good Attribute #5; Good Attribute #6; Oh, The Places You'll Go: Considering Academia, Industry, and Government Labs; How do I choose?; Do I stay or do I go?; 8 Focusing on Specific Opportunities; Seeking Your Dream Job; Remember Your Passion; Seeking an Employer of Choice or Fun Place to Work ; Sleuthing an Organization
• Sommario/riassunto: Published by the American Geophysical Union as part of the Special Publications Series. Whether you are a science undergraduate or graduate student, post-doc or senior scientist, you need practical career development advice. Put Your Science to Work: The Take-Charge Career Guide 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 To Boldly Go: A Practical Career Guide for Scientists, this second edition offers expert help from networking to neg
• Titolo autorizzato: Put your science to work
• ISBN: 1-118-66533-3; 1-118-76441-2; 0-87590-738-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910877063503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Special Publications