Job Definition and 867 Threads

Sometimes I wonder not only what job I'll get when I graduate, but how successful I will be at it. What was your first Scientific/ Engineering job? What was your experience like for the first year? What things went right? What went wrong? Did/do you encounter a task that you thought you...

I have a BS in physics. I still really want to go to grad school, but I've concluded that I should also be a tad pragmatic and at least have some skills on my resume that can land me an industry job, if need be. I'm not currently enrolled at a 4 year university, but there are some nearby, as...

Hey guys. I am new to the forum and wanted to ask a very general question with as much feedback as possible from you guys. I'm very interested in the field of electrical engineering, as i deal with avionics and minor repairs for my job. I went to a tech school for the military, so my education...

Why are my parents so pissed off that I quit my easy job because of philosophical despair over human nature My dad is so pissed of that I quit one of the easiest and decent paying jobs you can get especially in this economy, because I was reading too much of Schopenhauer's pessimism about the...

Hello, I'm trying to start my first job/career and I don't have much professionalism experiences. I'm wondering if sending job applications on a Saturday and/or Sunday will be acceptable or I should delay sending applications till Monday as a better option. Thank you for your help.

I graduated with a B.S in Physics this passing May. I applied to many graduate schools for nanoscience, however only one accepted me "provisionally". My GPA was lower than a 3.0 (2.8). So, now I'm stuck with a B.S in Physics and I'm not going to graduate school (I can't afford it). I really...

I have mixed thoughts about this. Some people say this is the engineering that has the most job opportunities and others say it's the worst because the field is overpopulated. At least in the United States, how do you see this field? Good, bad, average and will it stay that way?

Hello, I currently "work" on one of my physics professor's lab projects, basically I do some coding and make pretty graphs for him. Its not really physics, but as a sophomore I don't know enough physics to really be useful and I question any REU that claims to provide any more meaningful a job...

"Best" job? Unlike most of the people here, I'm a high school student who hasn't even applied to university yet, but I'd like some advice on future job prospects. What science-related jobs offer the highest salary for the least amount of dedication? (I'd consider engineering and What would...

Here's just a bit of a general question: What job would you do, if you wanted to get as popular as possible? I mean, what would sound better: 'Hi, I'm an astronautical engineer' , or, 'Hi, I'm conductiong research in the field of biogenetics' I hope you get the general idea of the...

Hey, I'm searching for a job in the environmental field these days. I have started my search recently and don't have much experience about professional norms in the work place -- I'm trying to get my first job after college. I'm wondering if I complete my job application 10 days or two weeks...

i don't know if i should post this here , Does anyone know if it is hard to get a job as a math teacher with just a master's in math to be able to teach at a college.

What job would best describe the following: Keeping track of dangerous/prolific nuclear material. On the international level directly or indirectly. Weapons inspector?

http://www2.studentsreview.com/articles/article.php3?article=how-to-choose-a-career.txt According to this article about choosing your major in college, it states that the experience curve for engineers is flat compared with professions that require lots of experience like MD's. I am a...

I would love to take have a job in nanotechnology (mainly because it’s an interdisciplinary field). I was considering doing dual degrees, either; - science/ biomedicine - biotechnology/ engineering Which would be the better course? Or is there courses better suited for nanotech? Also, is...

I hate computer work i don't like to do programing or any kind of job related to this can i be an Electrical Engineer? I like physics and calculus so much. Please tell me what fields i can work in with details Thank you so much

Has anyone experience of medical engineering

During on campus interviews back in august, i got 2 jobs, both in power sector. And joining of both has been deferred now by 3 & 6 months. So i went for another interview yesterday in a glass manufacturing company(supposedly covering 70% market share in India). I got the job in plant...

I've been looking for a part-time job when I get home for weeks and still haven't found a single thing. I've applied to a library, which never called back (they never call back anyone, from what I've heard) and a receptionist position that called me back and told me I was far too young, despite...

A friend of mine worked at a Lowes. He started chatting with the guy who worked in the garden department and found that he was a physicist. He had apparently worked in a think tank for a major corporation that paid him handsomely to extricate himself from the field when they were bought out...

I would like to clarify what I am thinking now that I would like to be certified in Cosmology, I am now 30 years old (nearly half of my lifespan). What conditions are there for me to acquire it ? Is there a chance of Cosmo job for a 35 year old man ?

I will be graduating soon with a BS in physics, not applied physics. Ideally I would like to go to grad school and will apply, but my grades are not immaculate, and I'm tired of being poor lol. If I needed to get a job right out of school, what kind of job could I hope to find? (preferrably one...

I'm a 16 year old high school student, and I really need money (for family support). I've been wondering, is there any kind of job where I could work in the area of math or physics? (By the way, I assure you I'd be qualified.) I'm already pulling a job at Hy-Vee, but I'm not a blue collar...

What are some crucial future job skills? There have been many threads on "jobs of the future" but to me those are highly tentative predictions, but "job skills" seems more useful these days than a particular college degree. I think math/quantitative/analytical skills may become increasingly...

I'm really stuck here and trying to find some advice here. I am graduating on May 1st with my BSEE from a good engineering school. I have a 3 job offers and I also have a TA offer. I had originally planned to attend graduate school to achieve at least my Master's degree with a desire to go for a...

Hi, just wondering how much scope there is in aerospace engineering and how well aerospace engineers get paid in comparison to other engineering disciplines- i really like aerospace but i'd just like to know where it ranks in terms of salary; how much do they get paid, and where can you find...

i have one tomorrow for a defense contractor. it will be for a stats intern position. its a formal interview, where they will ask me some questions, and they will also show me around the company and have me meet some people. a month ago, i had the phone interview. will i likely get the position...

Hi, in 1.5 year I'll finish my M.S. (more precisely - it's equvalent) in Mathematical modelling. These studies connect math and physics and numerics - this is what propagation papers are trying to fool you. In reality there is lot of Functional analysis and pure math and you have lectures...

I have an equivalent Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Polytechnics of Turin (Italy). I am permanent resident of the United States of America. I have been in the Country for over one year. I appreciate to have some advice about getting a job in aerospace field; I have been sending...

So today, in high school, my Econ teacher told us that a few reputable economists are forecasting 20% unemployment by 2012. And I was wondering which engineering degree would be the safest or least vulnerable to such a rise in unemployment. The engineering degrees available at the college...

Any teachers out there? I'm hoping to get a degree in education, but wish to know the positives and negatives of the job, and different jobs availible. Thank you all!

I just transfer into a Physics Major. I was wondering if anyone has any advice about completing the B.A degree and masters and/or Ph.D. Also, what are the jobs available in each degree for Physics? Thank you.

I was wondering if anyone knows of any jobs in new york state for a 15 year old boy? I am not look for yard work and baby sitting. I want real places. Also if you could give specific places like walmart not retail store. i need real places that you know hire 15 year olds.

Hello, I'm a Mechanical Engineering grad student (got my B.S. in ME as well) and I've started applying for jobs. I've heard that it's a good idea to call the company after sending them a job application but I just can't think of what I'm suppose to say. Do any engineers in the workforce has...

Hey everyone, In short, I am trying to apply for as many jobs as I can. But I have two questions to make sure I am doing everything properly, from the ethical to technical dimensions. Please excuse my limited experience and naivety in some aspects; - I am applying for many places at the...

Hi new friends I finished my degree last year (BSc majoring in Physics), but am now having trouble finding a job. I'm located in Australia. I'm not sure what jobs I am qualified for. A lab tech? Lab assistant? I can't find many employers looking for a physics graduate. To be honest, I'm...

Hi every one, For an private school teaching job interview, I need to prepare and deliver a 15 minute lesson on "weight on inclined plane". The level of this lesson, I believe, is AP Physics. I am thinking of preparing the notes and deliver in the traditional method. Any ideas and...

My current title as an intern is pretty boring: "Engineering Intern"... do I have to list that official title on my resume, or can I specify a little more like "Hardware Engineering Intern," "Software Engineering Intern," etc? Also, what should I put assuming I've worked for Company X, in...

Hi, I'm currently in my final year doing an Materials Science and Eng. BSc at IPTME (Loughborough University, UK). Although I've been approched by some companies, I'm not entirely sure what line of work I'd be doing. If there are any materials engineers out there I'd be interested to know what...

I am a senior in high school right now and I am just thinking about if I major in physics would it be possible for my to get a job working outdoors, that is semi related to physics?

Which science degree is the best if you want to use your education in your job? or is there such a degree at all?

Forgive me if this sounds a little uninformed but in the world of academia or engineering or work and what-have-you, how does intellectual property? When a company hires you to design something, say a motor, do they own all work that you produce in that given time? What about if I work on...

..Mathematician! at least, according to this site: http://www.careercast.com/jobs/content/JobsRated_10BestJobs I can think of worse jobs than lumberjack.

What are the best ways or internet sites to search the local colleges for job as an instructor, not necessarily tenure track? I am in Chicago, IL.

Is neuroscience a profitable job in the future of about 10-15 years? What kinds of things can you do with a degree in neurosci?

I'm doing my undergrad course in mechanical engineering and I want to graduate in astrophysics, first of all, is such a transition possible? also, does National Geographic have requirements for astrophysicists, or do they just talk to proffesors of universities.?

Hi. I'm thinking of getting into computational science / scientific computing. If anyone here works in the industry and would like to tell me about their work (now or in the past) I'd appreciate it. Even if you don't work in the field, but have a computational science related degree, I'd love...

i really enjoy my physics and applied math classes and wish to pursue a career that uses them, while also staying employable at teh same tiem. i hate experiments so i don't want to be an experimentalist or engineer, unless the engineering is theoretical. i know there's plenty of...

Hey guys i was just wondering how hard is it to find a job after getting a BS in EE because today my professor said he has been in the industry for about 10 years and it isn't easy getting a job and he told us to just go to grad school instead, which is kind of discouraging so i was just...

I am a soon to graduate physics student, and I just accepted my first tentative (physics) job offer. I will be working for the Naval Oceanographic Office in a Navy Career Intern position in their Bathymetry department. I'm very thrilled, but I don't know a great deal about the subfield and have...