<h1 class="page-heading"><em>The BEST Program has developed a library of career resources on the Roanoke campus for doctoral students and postdocs in the biomedical and health sciences. Please contact Jay Read </em>(<a href="mailto:jayread@vt.edu">jayread@vt.edu</a>) <em>to sign out any of these books (2 weeks maximum).</em></h1>
Barker, K. (2002). <strong>At the Helm: A Laboratory Navigator</strong>, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press.

Basalla, S. and M. Debelius (2008). <strong>“So What Are You Going to Do with That?”: Finding Careers Outside Academia</strong>, University of Chicago Press.

*<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/so-what-are/">BEST Book Review</a></span>- Lauren Kennedy- PhD Student in TBMH

Borbye, L. (2010). <strong>Secrets to Success in Industry Careers: Essential Skills for Science and Business</strong>, Elsevier Science.

Bush, P. M. C. (2012). <strong>Transforming Your STEM Career Through Leadership and Innovation: Inspiration and Strategies for Women</strong>, Elsevier Science.

Carter, M. (2012). <strong>Designing Science Presentations: A Visual Guide to Figures, Papers, Slides, Posters, and More</strong>, Elsevier Science.

Feibelman, P. J. (2011). <strong>A PhD is Not Enough!: A Guide to Survival in Science</strong>, Basic Books.

*<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a title="BEST Book Review" href="http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/a-ph-d-is-not-enough/">BEST Book Review</a></span>-  Katie Degen- PhD Student in SBES

Gray, P. and D. E. Drew (2008). <strong>What They Didn’t Teach You in Graduate School: 199 Helpful Hints for Success in Your Academic Career</strong>, Stylus Pub.

Johnson, A. M. (2011). <strong>Charting a Course for a Successful Research Career: A Guide for Early Career Researchers</strong>, Elsevier B.V.

Johnson, A. M. and A. P. Johnson (2013). <strong>Improving Your Research Management: A Guide for Senior University Research Managers</strong>, Elsevier.

*<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a title="BEST Book Review" href="http://info.vtc.vt.edu/best/improving/">BEST Book Review</a></span>-  Katie Degen- PhD Student in SBES

Margulis, A. R. (2010). <strong>The Road to Success: A Career Manual – How to Advance to the Top</strong>, Elsevier Science.

Olivero, O. (2013). <strong>Interdisciplinary Mentoring in Science: Strategies for Success</strong>, Elsevier Science.

Robbins-Roth, C. (2006). <strong>Alternative Careers in Science: Leaving the Ivory Tower (Second Edition)</strong>. Burlington, Academic Press.

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<h1 class="page-heading">Where can I go for additional resources?</h1>
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<a href="http://acd.od.nih.gov/biomedical_research_wgreport.pdf" target="_blank">Biomedical Workforce Working Group Report</a>

<a href="http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/" target="_blank">National Postdoctoral Association</a>

<a href="http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/" target="_blank">Science Careers</a>

<a href="http://www.sfn.org/careers-and-training/neurojobs-career-center/careers-in-neuroscience">Society for Neuroscience Career Center</a>

<a href="http://myidp.sciencecareers.org/" target="_blank">MyIDP</a>

<a href="https://www.aamc.org/students/research/phd/career_paths/" target="_blank">Association of American Medical Colleges</a>

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VT websites:

<a href="http://www.advance.vt.edu/" target="_blank">Advance VT</a>

<a href="http://www.advance.vt.edu/resources_links/grad_students/resources_for_graduate_students.html">*Materials from Advance VT Seminars and Workshops</a>

<a href="https://webapps.graduateschool.vt.edu/glcweekly/">*Events, Opportunities and Services for Graduate Students</a>

<a href="http://vtknowledgeworks.com/">VT KnowledgeWorks</a>

<a href="http://graduateschool.vt.edu/" target="_blank">The Graduate School</a>

<a href="http://graduateschool.vt.edu/graduate_catalog/certificates.htm" target="_blank">VT certificate programs</a>

<a href="http://www.tbmh.vt.edu/" target="_blank">PhD Program in Translational Biology, Medicine and Health</a>