| Description |
1 online resource (122 p.) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Part 1 The Beginning -- Introduction: My Path -- from Clueless to Clarity: Finding Strength through Struggle -- Chapter 1 How to Use This book ... -- Are You Puzzled? -- How to Use This Book If You Are a Postdoc -- How to Use This Book If You Are a Faculty Mentor -- How to Use This Book If You Are a Postdoc Affairs or Career Office Leader -- How to Use This Book to Improve the Research Enterprise -- Chapter 2 The Most Important Professional Decision You Will Make ... So Far |
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To Postdoc or Not to Postdoc -- Postdoc Job Search -- Creating a Productive Environment -- Chapter 3 The Postdoc Protocol -- Postdoc Process -- Envisioning the Endpoint -- Self-Assessment and Reflection -- Developing Plans and Accomplishing Goals -- Maintaining Progress -- Getting a Job -- Part 2 The Middle -- Chapter 4 Situational Awareness -- Postdoc Pain/Pivot Points -- Stopping the Negativity Spiral -- Imposter Syndrome: Managing Your Inner Dialogue -- Resilience and Mental Wellness -- Chapter 5 Navigating through Your Postdoc -- Establishing Ground Rules and Expectations |
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Mentorship and Individual Development Plans (IDPs) -- Mentoring Up and Self-Advocacy -- Professional Development -- Chapter 6 Path to Independence -- Understanding Your Priorities -- Framing Your Training -- Your Training Efforts -- Building Your Reputation -- Build Transferable Skills -- Preparing for The Next Step -- Structuring Your Preparation -- Part 3 The End -- Chapter 7 Career Transition Readiness -- Knowing When You Are Ready to Leave -- Navigating an Unknown Process -- Activating Your Network -- Common Ground -- Contact Points -- Integrating Networking, Research, and Life |
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Having "The Talk" with Your Mentor -- Launching Your Job Search -- Chapter 8 Some Advice on Application Materials -- Applications and Job Postings -- Cover Letters -- Crafting the Résumé and CV -- Statements of Research and Teaching -- Chapter 9 Interview Preparation -- Becoming a Storyteller -- Common Struggles and Successful Strategies for Interview Prep -- Interview Performance -- Do Your Homework -- The Face-to-Face Interview -- Gratitude and Follow-Up -- Chapter 10 Negotiating Your Exit -- Considering and Negotiating the Offer -- Continuing "The Talk" with Your Mentor -- Index |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781000933383 |
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1000933385 |
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