A Guide to the Scientific Career by 
How Science Runs by 
So You Want to Be a Neuroscientist? by
There is a wide range of career options open to those who wish to pursue a career in neuroscience. This book is for aspiring neuroscientists of diverse backgrounds and interests. The author begins with a look at the field and its history, then she tackles the nitty-gritty, like how to apply to a PhD program, the daily life of a graduate student, the art of finding mentors and collaborators, and what to expect when working in a lab. Finally, she introduces readers to diverse young scientists whose career paths illustrate what you can do with a neuroscience degree.
Becoming a Marine Biologist by
A fascinating guide to a career in marine biology written by bestselling journalist Virginia Morell and based on the real-life experiences of an expert in the field. For the last two decades, Dr. Robin Baird has spent two months out of each year aboard a twenty-four-foot Zodiac boat in the waters off the big island of Hawai'i, researching the twenty-five species of whales and dolphins that live in the Pacific Ocean. Join Baird aboard his Zodiac for a candid look at the realities of life as a research scientist, from the ever-present struggles to secure grants and publish new data, to the joys of helping to protect the ocean and its inhabitants. This guide is for anyone looking to turn a passion for the natural world into a career.
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty, Fourth Edition by
This book delivers a well-researched, insider's look at the complex issues medical students face when choosing a medical specialty. Supported by first-hand knowledge, useful facts and statistics - plus the author's personal experience and gut-level reports from current residents -- this unique guide provides everything necessary to compare specialties and make a confident decision.
How to Develop Your Healthcare Career by
An informative guide to all key aspects of employability for graduating students, educators, managers, and qualified healthcare professionals. Written specifically for health professionals, focusing on their needs and the challenges they face, maximizing employability potential, and managing career progression. Packed full of potential interview questions, reflection opportunities, and case studies.
How to Succeed as a Scientist e by
"This unique, practical guide for postdoctoral researchers and graduate students explains how to build and perfect the necessary research tools and working skills to build a career in academia and beyond. It is based on successful training workshops run by the authors: first, it describes the tools needed for independent research, from writing papers to applying for academic jobs..."
Getting into Medical School by
Getting into medical school is difficult, even for students with excellent college undergraduate records. This book offers sound advice and information on how medical school candidates can improve their chances for admission including high scores on the MCAT, making a good impression at the personal interview and more.
Paradise is underwater : memoir of a marine biologist by
presents the life of a marine biologist and fisheries worker in South Australia from his earliest days in the country to the present. All is woven together into a seductive blend of underwater research, travels to many parts of the world, and diving experiences in all oceans and seas
Career Paths in Telemental Health by
This visionary volume spotlights innovative mental health careers in today's technology-driven climate while inspiring readers to create their own opportunities.
Physicians' Pathways to Non-Traditional Careers and Leadership Opportunities by 
Career Opportunities in Clinical Drug Research by
This book is an easy-to-follow handbook that introduces readers to entry-level clinical job opportunities and explains how to qualify for them, with a particular emphasis on how to gain clinical experience that a hiring manager will accept.
The Vault online resource collection features banking and finance specific contents as well as company profiles, rankings, and industry and profession profiles. Use this link to create a login with your @ucsd.edu email.*
It's a great resource for job hunting, internship seeking and career planning. Below are a sample of the kinds of titles you'll come across here. Don't miss the added content in Vault's Guides > Healthcare & Pharma, and the section called Careers > Professions for the best jobs reports on the healthcare and technology sectors..
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Vault Guide to Health Care and Pharmaceuticals Consulting Jobs by 
Vault Guide to Health Care Management Jobs, 3rd ed.
Vault Guide to Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Jobs, 3rd ed.Every field and industry has at least one publication that people in the field read to keep up with what's going on. These magazines are in the Library's collections and you can access them and read like any pro in your field! For those exploring careers, they are great sources for inspiration. For job seekers, they are sources that can help you look knowledgable on trends, which can give you an edge for your job interviews and put you at ease for those moments of small talk with a potential employer.
Classic titles are:
Example: pharmacy news. Check off "Trade Publications" on the left to focus on news & developments in the field.
