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Physics B.S. leaving me feeling unprepared for any job
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Gaining independence as a postdoc
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How to Successfully Work a 12+ Hour Day 6-7 Days a Week?
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Internship Struggles: Chances of Getting an Internship
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Job Prospects for a fresh M.S. in Health Physics
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Project in neurobiology with only a limited background in these fields
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Engineering How to get into an R&D Engineering job (Medical/Biotech)?
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Physics What are the job prospects for Nuclear Physicists outside of academia?
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Engineering Field engineer in schlumberger?
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Physics Medical Physicist jobs, with UK certification.
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A question about R&D job in big companies?
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Astronomy vs Aerospace: Career Choice Help
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Are NASA engineering salaries competitive in the current job market?
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Getting experience with a Bio degree
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Engineering Civil Engineering vs Mechanical Engineering
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Beginning a Career, in or out of the field
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I'm interested in switching careers to the astronomy field(s)
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Mechanical Engineering Student Seeking Internship to Gain Hands-On Experience
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Is Lean Six Sigma Certification Worth the Effort?
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How do medical physics residencies affect future career prospects?
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Physics Do Many Physicists leave academia for industry?
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Physics/Maths/CompSci student -> career in environmental science?
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Too old? Is 30 too old for a third degree?
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Want to change my career to physics
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Engineering BS Aerospace Engineering or BS Aircraft Maintenance Technology?
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Engineering Electrical Engineer: Job Satisfaction, Location, and Family Life
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Job Outlook for BSc in Statistics
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Navigating Government: Advice for a Physics Student Interested in Policy
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Is a Career in IT Realistic for Someone with Schizophrenia?
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Physics How can I incorporate my passion for physics into my career as an investor?
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Engineering How Does Applied Science Compare to Engineering for Career Paths?
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Engineering Which Is Better for My Future: Computer Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering?
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Is school or work the next step towards becoming a great inventor?
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Start a New Physics Career at 25?
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Engineering How can a newly graduated mechanical engineer find job opportunities?
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Should Academic Interests Be Included on a Resume?
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Looking for a first job abroad - advice?
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How to stop getting ahead of oneself during exam preparation?
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Names - how much does it matter in the science&math fields?
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Being expert Vs gaining overall system knowledge
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Companies that hire Math majors (Mathematicians)? Does Google hire Mat
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Engineering What can I do with Chemical engineering?
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Theoretical research only based jobs
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Are There Remote Part-Time ME Jobs for Recent Graduates?
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Hiring Engineers: What Skills Do Employers Look For?
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Getting a job in the U.S. with an MEng from Europe.
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Mangement career with MS in Physics?
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Employability of various physics fields
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What are the chances of becoming a Math professor?
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Dust Off Your Resume: Tips, Formats & More
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Engineering Can I be a Video Game Designer with a Degree in Electrical Engineering
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Is High School Teacher a viable career for a Phsyics PhD or MS?
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Navigating Physics Career Paths from St. John's University
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Graduating Engineer - Should I Take a 1 Year Job?
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REU Personal Statement Letter Help
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Career advice for graduating phd in physics
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Engineering Is there any Chemical Engineers Here
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Engineering Can I Pursue a Career in Both Medicine and Engineering Simultaneously?
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Should I Include University Courses on My Tutoring Resume?
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Relevant certificate for a person who wants to become Mechanical Eng?
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Lockheed Martin vs Northrup Grumman.
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Unpaid internship versus Research over the summer
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How can I utilize my physics degree to break into new career fields?
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How to prove authorship of my idea/work?
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Is an Applied Physics Major Employable?
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Engineering Weighing the Pros and Cons of a Mechanical Engineering Career
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Is a Master's Degree Necessary for Advancing in Engineering?
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Things I've learned as a recent grad
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Looking for job in Spring. senior BS in physics
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Job prospects for a B.S. in Astrophysics or Physics?
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Engineering Nuclear Engineering: Can You Do Nuclear Physics Research?
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Engineering Is engineering hands on enough for me?
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Engineering Is it true that no one will hire older engineers?
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Future Outlook For Career Choices
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Engineering Correction to my academic plan to become a Drilling engineer
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M.Sc Astrophysics, my prospects
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Engineering Is it possible to switch from engineering to physics for an MS degree?
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Mechanical Engineering & Writing Code: Benefits & Recommended Languages
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Escape UK: Seeking Physics Job Opportunities in a Beautiful Location
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Post PhD: how to transition out of academia?
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Pros and cons for a new career path
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Coming up with research proposals as a first-time postdoc applicant?
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Engineering What Major Should I Choose for a Career in Computer Hardware Engineering?
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Career in Physics: 3 Options to Consider
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What finance roles should a physics major consider?
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MHB Math Jobs: Find Opportunities for Pure & Applied Maths
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Math major working in a warehouse. How can I get a real job now?
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Do physics careers involve computers a lot?
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Choosing a Career: Science vs. Engineering vs. Medicine | Expert Advice
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Careers with a degree in Statistics
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