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Books

A Ph.D. is not enough! A guide to survival in science.
Feibelman, Peter J. 1993. Perseus Publishing, Cambridge, MA, 109 pages.
Alternative Careers in Science
Robbins-Roth, C. 1998. Academic Press, San Diego, CA, 267 pages This book can be useful for graduate students considering careers outside academia, in fields as diverse as technical writing, science journalism, patents and policy development.
At the Bench: A Laboratory Navigator
Barker, K. 1998. Cold Sprint Harbor Laboratory Press, Plainview, NY, 460 pages This could be a useful introduction to the lab environment for new students.
Guide to Non Traditional Careers in Science
Young-Kreeger, K. 1999. Taylor & Francis, Philadelphia, PA, 263 pages This book can be useful for graduate students considering careers outside academia, in fields as diverse as technical writing, science journalism, patents and policy development.

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Websites

Cynical advice for graduate students
Cynical advice for graduate students: by Stephen C. Stearns, Zoologisches Institut der Universtat Basel, Switzerland
Graduate studies. A practical guide.
Graduate studies. A practical guide. Canadian Association for Graduate Studies
How to succeed in graduate school
How to succeed in graduate school: by Marie desJardins
Making the right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty
This is a great manual from the Howard Hughes Institute that is free to download. It includes advice mostly geared towards new faculty, but with many useful sections for anyone working in a lab or looking to make their next career move.
Modest advice for graduate students
Modest advice for graduate students: by Ray Huey, University of Washington (a reply to Stearns)
PhDs.org: Science, Math, and Engineering Career Resources
This website has lots of information on topics such as career advancement, networking, women in science, communication skills etc.
Your future. A guide for potential graduate students
Your future. A guide for potential graduate students. Canadian Association for Graduate Studies