Company/Career Research
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From Alchemy to IPO
by Call Number: HD9999.B442 R63 2000 (Daley)Publication Date: 2000A look at the business of biotechnology.
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Occupational Outlook HandbookProduced by the federal government, this resource includes information such as median pay and job growth expectations for many fields of work.
Want to learn more about scientists at UIC?
The BSGA talks about career and research issues in their blog Science Cafe.
Academic Careers
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The Quick and Relatively Painless Guide to Your Academic Job SearchA downloadable guidebook provided by Vitae, an online resource tailored to the academic job market.
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The Academic Job Search Handbook
by Call Number: eBookPublication Date: 2013Tips for those seeking faculty positions. -
Academic Scientists at Work
by Call Number: eBookPublication Date: 2006Advice for finding work and success within an academic environment. -
How to Succeed in Academics
by Call Number: eBookPublication Date: 2010Advice for building a successful academic career, especially in the sciences. -
The Professor Is In
by Call Number: Request through I-SharePublication Date: 2015This book was written by a contributor to Vitae, an online resource tailored to the academic job market.
Career Options Outside of Academia
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Alternative Careers in Science
by Call Number: eBookPublication Date: 2005How to look beyond the labs and academia and into other science work opportunities. -
Career Opportunities in Biotechnology and Drug Development
by Call Number: TP248.2 F853c 2008 (RHS Rockford Student Life)Publication Date: 2007Exploration of career paths in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. -
Put Your Science to Work
by Call Number: eBookPublication Date: 2001An overview of career options available to students, post-docs, and scientists. -
Winning the Games Scientists Play
by Call Number: Request through I-SharePublication Date: 2001How to succeed in the competitive world of science.
Find the Career That is Right For You
Science Career's Individual Development Plan helps choose a career path that matches skills and interests and offers guidance and goals for career success.
General Career Advice
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A PhD Is Not Enough!
by Call Number: eBookPublication Date: 2011How to build skills beyond a doctoral degree to ensure success. -
The Job-Hunter's Survival Guide
by Call Number: Request through I-SharePublication Date: 2009Advice for finding work in a weak economic climate. -
What Color Is Your Parachute? 2015
by Call Number: Request through I-SharePublication Date: 2014Tips for navigating the job market and how to find a rewarding career.
