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: entrepreneurship. Check off "Trade Publications" on the left to focus on news & developments in the field.
Below are two technology analyst report providers. Their reports give background on trends, and help you identify potential employers and provide news useful when preparing for interviews.
Browse for items on these subjects below in UC Library Search. Useful subjects are:
Still Room for Humans: Career Planning in an AI World by
This book offers several ways to cope with the introduction of artificial intelligence and robotics to a company or organization as well as how to take advantage of the disruption likely to result from other new technologies including 3D printing, the Internet of Things, virtual reality, green technologies, Big Data, blockchain, and nanotechnology.
Gender Inequalities in Tech-Driven Research and Innovation by
This study puts the spotlight on the lived experiences of women working in tech-driven research and innovation areas in the Nordic countries. It explores why women continue to constitute a minority in these sectors, and examines how the shifts in labor market conditions impact women in research and innovation. The authors outline the mechanisms that maintain gendered structures in research and innovation, from academia to biotechnology and IT.
DesignedUp: a designer's guide on how to lead inside the tech industry by 
Empowering Women in STEM: personal stories and career journeys from around by 
Invention and Innovation by 
The Psychology of Silicon Valley by 
Sustainable Networking for Scientists and Engineers by
Sustainability applied to networking is about treating professional support and assistance like a resource, and creating more of it than you take. Written for an international STEM audience, the author discusses how to create success and mutually beneficial professional relationships.
The Profession and Practice of Technical Communication by
This practical text offers a research-based account of the technical communication profession and its practice, outlining emergent touchpoints of this fast-changing field while highlighting its diversity. Through research on the history and the globalization of technical communication and up-to-date industry analysis, including first-hand narratives from industry practitioners, this book brings together common threads through the industry, suggests future trends, and points toward strategic routes for development. Profession and Practice of Technical Communication provides essential guidance for students, early professionals, and lateral entrants to the profession.
Thriving in the Gig Economy by
Take an in-depth look into the gig economy to see how tech professionals and entrepreneurs can earn a living as freelancers and contractors. Build your own business. The pros and cons of the lifestyle and what to expect from it are discussed.... You will understand how to make a living supplying tech skills on a "per gig" basis. Practical instructions, advice, and tips are provided on goal setting, lifestyle design, and selecting the types of work and contracts that further your goals and support the things you value as you transition from a 9-5 job.
Silicon Valley Start‐Ups and Corporate Innovation by
Bernhard Gold answers the question of how larger firms can learn from the successes of Silicon Valley start-ups and presents an in-depth analysis of the Silicon Valley ecosystem and presents new corporate innovation methods for the digital age, with the aim of providing a final resolution to the 'Innovator's Dilemma'.
How to Succeed as a Scientist 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..."
Physicians' Pathways to Non-Traditional Careers and Leadership Opportunities by 
Fast-Tracking Your Career: soft skills for engineering & IT professionals by 
Scientific Research as a Career by Regional business news sources also follow high tech companies throughout North America. they are good for following the news in locales you'd like to work, finding potential employer and locating background to prepare for interviews. We have two major sources of these publications, listed below.
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