Career Information Resources For Graduate Students
Compiled by
Lisa Brandes, Ph.D.Director, McDougal Graduate Student Center, Yale University
1. The Labor Market:
Occupational Outlook Handbook. US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Government guide to long-term employment outlook for 250 major occupational categories
http://stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm
2. Gareer Guidance and Advice:
Bloch, Deborah. 1994. How to Write a Wining Resume. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. Guidelines and examples.
Bolles, Richard Nelson. Annually. What Color is Your Parachute: A Practical Guide for Job Hunters and Career Changers. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press. Emphasis on self-evaluation, with information on careers and job hunting.
Caplan, Paula J. 1994. Lifting a Ton of Feathers: A Woman’s Guide to Surviving in the Academic World. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
Cosman, Madeleine Pelner. 1984. Kissing the Dragon: The Intelligent Work Hunter’s Companion. Tenafly, NJ: Bard Hall Press. For Ph.D.s exploring non-academic careers.
Groneman, Carol and Robert N. Lear. 1985. Cooporate Ph.D.: Making the Grade in Business. New York, NY: Facts on File. Profiles and interviews of Ph.D.s and their employers, emphasizing transferable skills.
Heilberger, Mary Morris and Julia Miller Vick. 1996. The Academic Job Search Handbook. Second Edition. Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press. The nuts and bolts and strategic advice from two eperienced graduate career counselors; check out their advice column on the chronicle website.
http://www.chronicle.com/jobsJackson, Acy. 1997. How to Prepare Your Curriculum Vitae. Lincolnwood, IL: VGM Career Horizons. Hands-on workbook format, with sample Cvs and letters of inquiry.
Newhouse, Margaret. 1993. Outside the Ivory Tower: A Guide for Academics Considering Alternative Careers. Harvard University, Office of Career Services. Pragmatic, up to date guide.
Pattis, S. William and Robert A. Carter. 1995. Opportunities in Publishing Careers. Lincolnwood, NJ: VGM Career Horizons.
Richardson, Douglas B. 1994. Networking. New York: Wiley.
Important Job Websites:
"Job openings in and out of academe"-section listing teaching, research and administrative jobs in academic, foundation, and non-profit settings; updated weekly.
Sign up to receive free weekly email notification of jobs in areas that you select. Advice columns and useful tips from graduate career services professionals
This job newsletter is available online by subscription only. Check to see if your academic department has a subscription to the newsletter.
All federal, non-military job openings listed here; information about Presidential Management Internship (PMI) program, a prestigious paid internship program, and federal job fairs.
commercial site with regularly updated listings of positions in many fields; may be by subscription, so check with your institution
A networking group for academics and policy types in IR, with a particular focus on fostering opportunities for women in security policy; publishes fellowship and internship guides; has JOBS HOTLINE, regular listing of all kids of jobs in IR; membership and services open to everyone (male and female)
http://www.petersons.com/career
career site from the popular commerical references series; has listings, as well as resume tips
A web search engine which selects possible fellowships/scholarships/grants based on your field of study.
http://www.apsanet.org/PS/sept98/carter.html
Professional development issues are discussed on PSOnline at http://www.apsanet.org/PS and the Chronicle of Higher Education.