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Physics Careers in Physics for Equation-Writing Problem-Solvers
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Math From math PhD to space industry - possible?
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Job Skills Any industry jobs for physics grads requiring no programming?
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Physics Do endowed research positions exist in physics like Terrence Tao has?
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Physics What kind of graduate schools should I apply to given my stats?
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Applied Physics Degree: Is It Misleading to Employers?
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Physics Transitioning to Physics after 10+ years in software, low gpa
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Job Skills Recent BS in Comp Sci graduate looking to get into fusion
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Physics Anxious about majoring in physics — considering a switch to engineering
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Looking for a good source to find FPGA developers for ADC PCB spinouts
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Job Skills What to do as a scientist between jobs
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Physics Viability of publishing as an independent researcher
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Engineering Data Science applied to Aerospace Engineering without AE background
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Physics How to start a career in physics having a degree in applied math?
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Job Skills IT certifications vs IT degree only?
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Engineering Still Struggling finding a data science job
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Physics Advice on type of physics degree to do
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Engineering What are the job prospects for a control systems or electric power engineer?
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Other Auto Apply 5000: Automated Job Application Bot for Effortless Job Hunting
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Job Skills Switching careers to software development
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Engineering Many rejections - Not knowing why
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Physics I have an A-level in physics but no degree, what jobs can I get?
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Physics Summer Physics Placements UK - Too Late in Year?
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Physics Will Automation Decrease Job Opportunities for Medical Physicists?
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Engineering Projects to showcase capabilities for job application / interview
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Physics Is there any way to do a Master's in Physics without Physics in undergrad?
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Physics Grad School (and career) Work-Life Balance: Physics vs Other Fields
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Job Skills Nuclear physics vs particle physics job prospects
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Physics Is the Job Market for Geophysics in Canada Uncertain Due to the Pandemic?
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Physics What to do After Graduating with a Physics BS?
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Physics Opportunities after completing PhD in your 40s
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Other Need Help with Job Search Advice? Ask Mike!
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Engineering Physics dropout software engineer looking for guidance
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Biology Is it a good idea to become ad-hoc prof for the money?
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Land Computer Science/Engineering Job Without Networking?
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Job Skills Just completed B.S in Engineering & passed my FE. What next?
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Physics Physics Degrees and Semiconductor Industry (IC Design?)
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Job Skills Preparing for a career as quantitative analytist
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Engineering Masters programs to work in aerospace/defense as an engineer
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Other Is Freelancing Feasible Without Experience?
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Job Skills Thank you note after job interview
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Engineering Challenging situation in finding a job in my field
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Physics How much can you self-plagiarize
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Physics What Branch of Physics Deals with Renewable or Clean Energy?
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What Really Matters in Job Satisfaction: Beyond Salary?
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Physics My goal of a Physics R&D Career with only a Bachelor's degree
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Physics Healthcare careers after physics
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Physics Non-equilibrium statistical physics and complex systems
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Biology From Electrical Engineer to Tissue Engineer
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Physics Accelerator Physics - A field where jobs go begging
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Engineering Can I transition back into chemical engineering after 5 years in the DEP?
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Job Skills Should I go back to school? How do I progress from here?
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Physics "Failure to Launch" Career Advice
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Job Skills Understanding Senior Level Professionals: Expertise, Experience, and Management
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Job Skills Alternative methods to making $$ w/ a computer science degree?
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Other Will I be looked down on? (CS degree from Western Governor's University)
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Physics A post doc in an area that differs from my PhD?
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Math Should I Teach High School Before Pursuing a PhD?
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Job Skills What next for manual gearbox design engineers?
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Other Can freelancing lead to success without traditional job experience?
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Physics How Can I Publish My Work Without a PhD in Physics?
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BSc in Meteorology with no experience -- Is it reasonable to look for international jobs?
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Physics Job prospects for accelerator physics
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What can you do with a Master's degree in biophysics?
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Physics Research for Undergraduate Physicists not looking to go into academics
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Other Possibilities after being a full time NTT lecturer for a few years
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Job Skills I Feel like there is no way I will land a STEM job
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Other Undergraduate 3rd Year - Need some Academic / Career Advice
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Job Skills Can a Physics Degree Lead to a Career in Data Science?
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Physics Should I Pursue a Physics Career?
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Engineering What jobs should I be seeking with these courses?
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Physics Physics Ph.D. studies and living expenses
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Math Is CS going to be a dead end for me?
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Engineering Question for Systems Engineers and Education
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Other Recent Grad with Job market Questions
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Other STEM jobs most in demand now in the US and Canada
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How to become a commercial nuclear plant operator?
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Physics Solid State Physics or Quantum Electronics/Optics
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Newbie to physics, a composer, considering comp sci as career
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Math Switching from science PhD to math BS?
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Physics What is it like to do theoretical physics research?
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Math Can I still become a quant with a criminal record?
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Other Merging Astrophysics and Computer Science
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Job Skills APS: Success in Industry Careers Webinar Series
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Can you become an astronaut if you have a medical degree?
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Job Skills After a BS in physics, what are the skills needed for employment?
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Physics Security Clearance required when applying for jobs related to math and physics?
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Physics Bachelors in physics with a minor in electric and computer engineering
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What's the best way to boost my career and salary in a different field?
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Physics I love studying physics but can i get a job
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Math Prospective math major, best way to good jobs?
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Engineering Ideas for an Engineering mind, fed up of Engineering?
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Physics Fusion research potential for a HEP graduate?
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Engineering Effects of dropping out of my PhD studies
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Other "Social Media" as part of background checking
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Engineering Future Plans for an Aspiring Engineer
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Physics SULI Fall 2020 Acceptances: Has Anyone Heard Back?
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MS vs ME in Biotechnology: Understanding the Differences
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Are programming interviews effective these days?
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Job Skills Getting a Job in Simulation/Modelling with a MSc in Material Science
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