Engineering Career options for BSc in Physics Engineering or Applied Physics?

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A BSc in Physics Engineering or Applied Physics can lead to various job prospects, but the field is competitive. Graduates may face challenges in securing engineering roles due to resume requirements that favor traditional engineering degrees. To improve job prospects, it's crucial to tailor resumes and cover letters to highlight applicable skills and experiences, demonstrating the relevance of a physics degree. Preparing for this degree involves understanding its practical applications and being proactive in showcasing how the knowledge gained can be valuable in the job market. Overall, while opportunities exist, graduates must navigate potential disadvantages compared to their engineering counterparts.
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What sort of job prospects would I have with a BSc in Physics Engineering or Applied Physics? Are the odds good, or is this field an exceptionally competitive one?

Can anyone here tell me what I should expect while studying for this degree and what I should prepare?

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated :D
 
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You'll be at a disadvantage compared to the engineers just because of the resume-culling requirements for "engineering" degrees for engineering jobs... but you're probably not qualified for them anyways. Generally speaking you need to tailor your resumes, cover letters, and interviews in a way such that your physics degree isn't seen as a useless 4 years learning about nothing applicable to the real world. It's often an uphill battle.
 

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