New Career Paths

The New Career Paths page explores the many alternative careers that are available to life science PhDs and MDs.  Your choice depends on your passions, personality, and other skills.  You may choose to add to your skill set (see Skill Building).  A good place to start is the Kiersey Temperament Sorter, which helps you to think about what motivates you at work and what kinds of jobs and roles work well for you.  Adding the Cambell Interest Sorter can marry these results with your interests.  You can then take this information to the Path Categories listed to the left, which are specially selected because of their match with your science background.  

Also, you might find the Career Guides listed in the Bookstore to be helpful.  Buy them here, or look them up in your campus library.


New Career Paths  
   
 
Self-Assessment Test
 
These two tests require your time and effort (approx 1.5 hrs for both), but can be a great help in determining which career steps fit with your personality and interests.

Keirsey™ Temperament Sorter®-II

 

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$19.95

 
Similar to the famous Myers Briggs Type Indicator, this report gives you feedback on what motivates you at work, what roles you’re likely to excel in, what kind of workplace would fit your personality, and typical jobs that fit you. Great to share with your career counselor.
 
Campbell™ Interest and Skill Survey®
 
Get Both for $29.95
 
By ranking your interests against your skills, the Cambell helps determine which paths you should pursue, develop, explore and avoid. Also includes many job ideas.
 

 
Career Navigator
 
Online Guided Personal and Career Self-Review
  • A deep categorical look at yourself, your values, knowledge, experiences, and accomplishments
  • Deep thinking that yields help with interviewing, networking, and career visioning
  • Setting a career action plan for the future
  • A life-long learning tool (25-40 hours recommended)

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    $29.95

     

    What you get
  • One year subscription to Career Navigator
  • PDF of companion book Turning Points
  • Produces resume, career plan, goals, and action items
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