The books below were prepared for the students and alumni of Harvard College and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University. Most of the references listed in the bibliographies are widely available.
Ordering
To order a book by mail, print out the
book order form, fill it out, and send it, along with payment, to:
Office of Career Services
ATTN: Publications
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Harvard University
54 Dunster Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
For more information, call the office at (617) 495-2595 and ask for Publications.
BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES
Cracking the Academia Nut: A Guide to Preparing for Your Academic Career
by Margaret L. Newhouse, Ph.D.
This book guides graduate students in their professional development from the beginning of graduate school through the academic job search and into the first year of teaching. It focuses on preparing for and conducting the job search, including preparing application materials, applying for postdoctoral fellowships, interviewing at professional meetings and on campus, and negotiating the job offer. It includes sample curriculum vitae and cover letters, appendixes on professional associations and dual-career searches, and a bibliography of resources.
© 1997, paperback, 173 pages
$15.00 ($5.00 for Harvard College/GSAS students and alumni
when purchased at OCS)
The Harvard College Guide to Careers in Public Service
by Ande Diaz
This book provides a concrete framework for students, recent graduates, and career changers hoping to make both a difference and a living. It consists of three parts: Part I describes opportunities in public service, with a focus on the not-for-profit sector. Part II describes the nuts and bolts of getting a job in public service, including self-assessment tools, job-search strategies, and advice about financial concerns. Part III consists of 26 career portraits of recent and seasoned professionals working in public service. There are also extensive appendixes, which include an annotated resource list, sample interview questions, and job-search tips from employers.
© 2000, paperback, 296 pages
$15.00 ($5.00 for Harvard College/GSAS students and alumni
when purchased at OCS)
The Harvard College Guide to Grants, 12th Edition
by Paul A. Bohlmann and Adonica Y. Lui
Significantly expanded and updated, this handbook describes over 275 national and regional grants and fellowships according to the types of experience they support. Written specifically for college students and recent graduates, the Guide to Grants includes an introduction on grantsmanship, which answers common questions about the application process, and a section each on grants for study in the U.S., study abroad, and work and practical experience (including public service). Grants within these sections are arranged by project field or destination. Whenever possible, contact information in the Guide to Grants now includes e-mail addresses and Internet URL addresses of sponsoring organizations.The Guide to Grants designates grants for short-term and summer projects, grants restricted to U.S. citizens, and grants targeting women and minority applicants. Appendixes and a bibliography provide further cross-indexing and suggestions for further research; the bibliography has been expanded to include suggestions for using the Internet as a reference and research tool in the fellowships process.
© 2003, paperback, 234 pages
$25.00 ($20.00 for Harvard affiliates, and $5.00 for Harvard College/GSAS students and alumni
when purchased at OCS)
Outside the Ivory Tower: A Guide for Academics Considering Alternative Careers
by Margaret Newhouse, Ph.D.
This title is out of print and is no longer available for purchase.
