Navigating an Academic Career: A Brief Guide for PhD Students, Postdocs, and New

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Navigating an Academic Career: A Brief Guide for PhD Students, Postdocs, and New Faculty is your essential companion for conquering the complexities of an academic journey. In a landscape where PhD graduates far exceed available academic positions, this guide offers practical strategies to help you carve out a successful career path. This insightful manual combines firsthand experiences and actionable advice, ensuring that you navigate early career challenges with confidence and poise.

Whether you are seeking guidance on interviewing techniques, mastering negotiation skills, or learning how to effectively brand yourself in academia, this resource provides the tools you need. Discover critical insights on time management, crafting high-impact research papers, and developing leadership skills that are vital in today’s academic environment.

With 96 pages of concise, engaging content, you'll find valuable tips designed to enhance your soft skills and prepare you for the dynamic world of higher education. Ideal for PhD students, postdocs, and new faculty members, this guide demystifies the academic career path and equips you with the knowledge to thrive.

Shipping for this item is free! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. This title is in BRAND NEW condition, published in 2019 by John Wiley & Sons Inc, with ISBN: 9781119642107.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119642107
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 96


Description:


Demystifies the academic career path with practical advice


With the number of people being awarded PhDs growing far more rapidly than the supply of academic jobs, those at an early-career stage must think strategically in order to be competitive and successful.


Navigating an Academic Career: A Brief Guide for PhD students, Post docs, and New Faculty is a concise and conversational manual that guides readers through starting their academic journey, surviving the demands of their first academic position, and thriving in academia and beyond.


Volume highlights include:


Firsthand perspective on the characteristics of a successful academic

Guidance on interviewing, negotiating, branding, and other essential soft skills

Tips for effective time management and writing high-impact research papers

Insights into developing leadership skills and mentoring others



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