Further Reading

A variety of books and articles are available on graduate student career and professional development. Publications range from general resources intended for a broad audience to resources specific to disciplines or specific career paths.

PhD Career Development and the Job Search Process

  • The Academic Job Search Handbook by Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S. Furlong (2008) - new edition in 2015
  • “So What Are You Going to Do with That?”: Finding Careers Outside Academia by Susan Basalla and Maggie Debelius (2007)
  • Outside the Ivory Tower: A Guide for Academics Considering Alternative Careers by Margret Newhouse (1993)
  • A PhD Is Not Enough!: A Guide to Survival in Science by Peter J. Feibelman (2011)
  • Alternative Careers in Science: Leaving the Ivory Tower , 2nd edition, edited by: Cynthia Robbins-Roth (2006)

Faculty Careers

  • The Academic Job Search Handbook by Julia Miller Vick and Jennifer S. Furlong (2008)

Consulting Careers

  • Case in Point: Complete Case Interview Preparation, 7th Edition by Marc P. Cosentino (2011)
  • Consulting Magazine

Federal Government Careers

Higher Education Administration Careers