Description
Book SynopsisIf you're like many psychology graduate students and early career psychologists, you may be amply trained to conduct research but find yourself stumbling through the process of applying and interviewing for a job. This book will help you transition from graduate education to a career in an academic or professional setting.
Trade Review"Excellently balancing informative detail and easy-to-read structure, this book should be required introductory reading for all new graduate students in psychology, as well as an invaluable job search resource for those close to completing their degree."—
PsycCRITIQUES "This step-by-step road map to landing a post-PhD position provides a highly readable combination of data-based information and 'from the trenches' personal advice. It offers comprehensive coverage of each aspect of the job search with specific suggestions on what to do and what to avoid, plus a multitude of clear examples. This valuable resource should be on every graduate student’s reading list!" —Elaine M. Justice, PhD, Professor, Psychology Department, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Table of ContentsPreface
Introduction
- Seeing the Entire Playing Field: Workforce Trends
- Taking Your Cover Letter to the Next Level
- Preparing Your Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statements, Teaching Statements, and Teaching Portfolios
- Securing Strong Letters of Recommendation
- The Screening Interviews: Preparing for Success
- On-Site Interviews and Job-Related Talks
- Becoming a Great Candidate: The Preparation
Appendix: Negotiating and Deciding Among Multiple Offers
References
Index
About the Authors
