Building a career outside academia : a guide for doctoral students in the behavioral and social sciences / edited by Jennifer Brown Urban and Miriam R. Linver.
| Other author/creator | Urban, Jennifer Brown, editor. |
| Other author/creator | Linver, Miriam R., editor. |
| Format | Electronic and Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Washington D.C. : American Psychological Association, [2019] |
| Description | 1 online resource (vii, 190 pages) |
| Supplemental Content | Direct link to eBook |
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| Contents | Introduction -- I. How to decide on your optimal career path -- Academia or not? What moderates a doctoral student's career decisions -- Leaving and returning to academia: Can you ever go home again? -- II. Career paths for behavioral and social science doctorates -- Postdoc: The next logical step? -- Government: Using your skills for the public good -- Private foundations: The other side of the research coin -- Consulting: Applying your skills in new arenas -- Think tanks: Applying your academic skill set to policy research -- For-profit corporations: Finding your way in the world of business -- Nonprofits: Bridging the research-practice divide -- Non-tenure-track academic jobs: The side of academia you didn't know existed -- III. Preparing yourself for the nonacademic job market -- How to get the most from your mentoring experience -- Preparing for and conducting job searches outside academia -- Networking: How to market yourself and your PhD -- Interviewing: What to expect and how to prepare -- Appendix -- Index. |
| Abstract | "After years of hard work and many long hours, you've finally finished your dissertation and earned your doctorate. You have persevered through many challenges, but there is still one dilemma that lays before you: What will you do with your degree? While many graduates go on to pursue academic careers, academia isn't for everyone. This career guide examines the rewarding opportunities that await social and behavioral science doctorates in nonacademic sectors, including government, consulting, think tanks, for-profit corporations, and nonprofit associations. The chapter authors are experienced professionals who provide an insider's look into their respective fields. They explain why they chose their paths, the challenges they overcame, and how they applied their PhDs to make a difference in the real world. Chapters offers tips for leveraging support from mentors, conducting job searches, marketing your degree and skillset, networking, and preparing for interviews. This expert guidance will help you decide what career is the best fit for you."--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved). |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Original |
| ISBN | 9781433829536 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 1433829533 (electronic bk.) |
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