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Engineering Short term training in Europe/Asia for electrical engineers
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What are the most in-demand/employable physics subfields?
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Physics Internships for High School Students
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Engineering Have B.S. in Engineering, can I get M.S. in Psychology?
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Other What STEM Opportunities Are Available for High School Students?
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Physics Unsure of my future in physics
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Engineering Does an astrophysicist (PhD or post-doc) need computer engineering?
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Engineering Is Physics Really a Tougher Career Choice Than Engineering or Finance?
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Physics Out in the Real World, nobody seems to care
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Other At almost 39 am i to old to study BSc Physics
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Job Skills Data Analyst at startup for first job?
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Where Can Freshers Find MBA, Digital Marketing, and Web Development Internships?
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Engineering Nuclear Engineering Jobs that Require a lot of Travel
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Job Skills Is age 40 too old to enter the AI/Machine Learning field
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Physics Is a Physics PhD Worth It? Considering Career Prospects and Personal Fulfillment
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Job Skills Data Scientist Phone interview at Apple
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Physics Advice for the people who cannot study physics
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Engineering Mechanical engineer to aerospace engineer?
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Physics Astronomer and Astrophysicist Employment
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Physics Is There a Connection Between Physics and Machine Learning?
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Job Skills Which Fields Are Open to Self-Educated Candidates for HR Managers?
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Physics Academic papers of supervisor, PhD interview, reading other papers
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Engineering Technician getting an Engineering degree -- Will my work experience transfer?
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Math Preparing for a job in finance/risk management
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Job Skills The most important factors to land a job
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Job Skills Managing 2 Jobs: Balancing Fast Food and IT Positions
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Job Skills Can self-study/teaching count as credentials?
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Job Skills (Job searching) How would I answer this question on a job application?
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Physics B.S. physics grad looking for post-college ideas
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Physics Need advice from a professional
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Physics How Will Joining ROTC Affect My Physics Major and Future Career?
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Engineering What Are the Alternative Careers for ME PhD Holders?
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Physics Third Year in Physics BS, What to do Next?
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Physics What do theoretical physicists actually do?
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Job Skills Easiest entry level IT jobs to get with certifications?
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Physics Which is the job of a physicist in a nuclear central?
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Aerospace/Applied Physics for building robotic exploration vehicles
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Engineering Signal Processing jobs with a Biomedical Engineering degree
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Engineering I want out of Mechanical Engineering
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Other Intelligent hands-on job with a physics degree
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Engineering Should I Quit My Job to Pursue Aerospace Engineering Projects?
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Other Should I Switch Careers? Career Advice for Data Science
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Physics Is majoring in physics a good long-term investment?
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Other How Can I Improve My REU Personal Statement?
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Physics Over what field I'm going to choose
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Physics Finance Job Market for Astronomy Ph.D.?
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Other Writing a resume for data science positions
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The difference between Draftsman and Designer
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Job Skills How Can You Transport Window Cleaning Supplies without a Car and Still Profit?
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Physics Guidance for postgrad in radiation physics.
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Job Skills Can Data Science Skills Lead to Careers in Physics?
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Job Skills Are internships necessary for transitioning into data science?
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Engineering Mechanical engineer but experience only in startups
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Job Skills Applying for Jobs as a Phd student
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Physics Is quantum information research well funded?
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Physics Hypothetical question for physics BS graduates
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Engineering Is it more prudent to get a a second Bachelors or a Masters?
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Engineering What can a nuclear engineer do in a particle accelerator ?
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Biology What are some hidden gem job options for Biology majors?
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Other Is learning C necessary for becoming a data scientist?
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Physics Ph.D. and career prospects in Japan
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Do Small Hand Tattoos Affect Career Prospects?
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Engineering Can an Experienced Electrician Become an EET in Just 3 Years?
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Job Skills Is an MBA Worth the Cost and Time Investment?
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Being a PC/IT Security Professional
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Physics I'm a 3rd year student, should I consider a career in finance?
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Engineering How Should I Handle a Phone Interviewer Who Keeps Missing Our Calls?
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Physics Leaving physics to become.... an artist?
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Engineering Which Engineering Career is Right for Me?
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Physics What kind of jobs can a physicist do outside of academia and research?
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Engineering Materials engineer in the military as a civilian
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Engineering How to supplement my Physics/EE degrees for Work From Home?
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Physics Advice for graduating physics majors
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Engineering Getting started late - how do I catch up? (Mechanical Engineering)
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Job Skills How much do companies care about people's age?
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Physics Machine learning with particle physics
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Other Leaving Italy? Is It the Right Choice? Expert Advice & Tips
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Physics Currently what are the most in-demand fields in Physics?
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Job Skills Do Scientist memorize everything they learned?
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Physics Is a Physics BS Versatile Enough for Non-Academic Careers?
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Engineering What Jobs are Available in Bioengineering?
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Physics Comparing masters degree options for an aspiring RSO
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Physics Best Career Options for B.Sc Physics Graduates in India?
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Physics Best career after doing M.Sc. in Applied Physics
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Physics I need your help for an job interview in astrophysics
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Job Skills Which Degrees Offer the Best Pay in 2023?
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Engineering Differences between Computer engineering and Computer Science?
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Biology High School Biology Difficulties and my Future Career Plans as a Doctor
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Physics Physicists (Theorists) who started from Liberal Arts College
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Engineering Where in the world are engineers treated best?
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Engineering Btech in Mechatronics and BS Physics jobs?
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Engineering Become a Scientist: Engineer or Physicist?
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Engineering What is computer engineering about?
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Physics Is a Career in Astrophysics Viable in India?
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Physics How to decide on my career path?
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Engineering Is there a significant difference in salary between physicists and engineers?
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Math Is complex analysis in demand for academic jobs?
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Engineering Electrical Engineer Seeking Career Advice
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Mentality and Working Environment for Maximal Performance
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Engineering Aerospace Engineering for an International student (Advice)
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