Peter J. Feibelman Cambridge, MA: Perseus Books 1993
Brief book with good, realistic advice for young scientists, such as getting mentors besides your PhD advisor.
Todd Wehr Library Call #: Q 147 F297p 1993 / ISBN-13: 9780201626636
Stephen Rosen and Celia Paul San Diego: Academic Press 1998
This book is directed toward scientists making a midcareer transition. Nevertheless, the information provides a much needed perspective for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows on actively planning one's career.
Todd Wehr Library Call #: Q 149 R813c 1998 / ISBN-13: 9780125970600
Peter S. Fiske, Ph.D. Washington, D.C.: American Geophysical Union 2001
Roughly the equivalent of What Color is Your Parachute? for scientists. This is also a very practical guide on career planning starting with the process of self-assessment. The chapters on CVs and resumes are thorough and helpful.
Todd Wehr Library Call #: Q 147 F542p 2001 / ISBN-13: 9780875902952
Margaret Newhouse, PhD Cambridge, MA: Harvard University 1993
Deciding on a career path requires understanding yourself and the characteristics of a job that are most important to you. The author of this book provides some valuable and creative exercises for self-assessment. Other useful sections are guidelines for informational interviewing and how to organize your job search.
Todd Wehr Library Call #: HF 5382 N548o 1993 / ISBN: 0943747082
Richard Nelson Bolles Berkeley: Ten Speed Press, 2009
This book is billed as the best selling job-hunting book in the world. Although not directed specifically toward scientists, it provides practical advice on analyzing your own strengths, interests, and goals. The author coined the phrase "informational interviewing" to describe a process for gathering information on career opportunities. Tips on interviewing should prove useful, as well.
Todd Wehr Library Call #: HF 5383 B691w 2009 / ISBN: 1580083412
Spencer Johnson, MD New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons 1998
A humorous parable which explores how we respond to unexpected changes in our lives.
Todd Wehr Library Call #: BF 335 J69w 1998 / ISBN: 0399144463