Life after grad school /
Jellison, Jerald M., 1942-
Life after grad school / Jerald M. Jellison. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2010. - xiv, 193 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes index.
Can you go from A to B? -- The path of change -- To B or not to B? -- Town and gown -- What are your interests? -- Why B? -- Your career trajectory -- Industry and function -- Many paths to your goal -- What do you want to B? -- Get activated -- Pre-occupations -- A brand new you -- Networking, death, and taxes -- Your elevator pitch -- Assets and liabilities -- Do you need another degree? -- Graduate student r�esum�es -- Searching for your job -- Research and informational interviews -- Job interviews -- Sweating the details -- Working your plan -- The end game.
"Most of the 2.5 million graduate students in the U.S. are in programs designed for a career in academics. But the unspoken truth is that less than five percent will realize their dream of becoming a professor. The rest have little idea how to begin making a living in the business world. Life After Grad School is for students in all academic disciplines, with or without a Ph. D. This book illuminates the transition from academia to a satisfying and well-paying job with a company, government agency, or not-for-profit organization."--Publisher's description.
9780199734306 0199734305
2009043482
GBB049266 bnb
015529208 Uk
Business--Vocational guidance.
Job hunting.
Career development.
Vocational guidance.
Career choice.
Employment.
LB2371 / .J479 2010
650.14
Life after grad school / Jerald M. Jellison. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2010. - xiv, 193 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes index.
Can you go from A to B? -- The path of change -- To B or not to B? -- Town and gown -- What are your interests? -- Why B? -- Your career trajectory -- Industry and function -- Many paths to your goal -- What do you want to B? -- Get activated -- Pre-occupations -- A brand new you -- Networking, death, and taxes -- Your elevator pitch -- Assets and liabilities -- Do you need another degree? -- Graduate student r�esum�es -- Searching for your job -- Research and informational interviews -- Job interviews -- Sweating the details -- Working your plan -- The end game.
"Most of the 2.5 million graduate students in the U.S. are in programs designed for a career in academics. But the unspoken truth is that less than five percent will realize their dream of becoming a professor. The rest have little idea how to begin making a living in the business world. Life After Grad School is for students in all academic disciplines, with or without a Ph. D. This book illuminates the transition from academia to a satisfying and well-paying job with a company, government agency, or not-for-profit organization."--Publisher's description.
9780199734306 0199734305
2009043482
GBB049266 bnb
015529208 Uk
Business--Vocational guidance.
Job hunting.
Career development.
Vocational guidance.
Career choice.
Employment.
LB2371 / .J479 2010
650.14