Are you in graduate school or doing a postdoc? My guides are directed at all people in the early stages of their careers - from college freshmen to postdocs. For graduates and post-graduates looking to transition from academia to industry there are some specific issues that I've addressed and I'd like to make sure you're aware of them.
One of the most popular features on my site is the self-assessment questionnaire called "Who Should I Work For?". Almost 10,000 students and postdocs have already completed it. It only takes about 5 minutes and leads people to explore workplace styles and cultures in a way that most haven't considered before. It is the basis of the workshop "The Enjoyment of Employment" I have presented at many colleges, Beyond Academia conferences and the National Postdoc Assn Annual Meeting. You can find the slides here: /enjoyment.
One of the things I hear over and over is that many graduate students and postdocs are leaving job hunting preparation until the last minute. I designed another self-assessment "Are You Ready to Look For a Job?" so people can make sure they have done everything necessary before starting to schedule interviews. Students and postdocs should complete this assessment well before beginning a job search. If you are running a graduate or postdoc career counseling office, consider having people bring the results of their assessment to your meetings so you can track their job-search preparedness.
