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The discussion centers around a new PF Insights post by ZapperZ titled "Getting a Physics Job!" Participants express appreciation for the series of topics covered, emphasizing the timeless relevance of the advice provided. The conversation highlights the importance of these insights for those pursuing careers in physics, suggesting that the information is valuable regardless of age or stage in one's career. The term "necropost" is playfully used, but the consensus is that the insights remain pertinent and beneficial for readers.
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Getting a Physics Job!

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Nice series of topics, wish I knew about them when I was younger.
 
Classic advice, must read!
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
Classic advice, must read!

Necropost!

<ZapperZ runs and hides>

Zz.
 
ZapperZ said:
Necropost!
Insights are never necro, always relevant :)
 
I don't know if anyone on here works for any of the well known defense companies of your country, whichever country you are from?? Also, if you choose to work in one, do you think the engineering education provide from your school would adequately prepare you for the job. What do I mean by that? Well if you work at say Lockheed Martin and you work in the latest iteration of a missile or if you work at Pratt & Whitney, they assign you to work in the team helping out with building the jet...
Hello, I graduated from undergrad a few years ago with a Major in Physics and minor in Electrical Engineering. I tried to get experience working on and testing circuits through my professor who studied Neutrinos, however covid caused the opportunity to go away and I graduated with no experience or internships. I have attempted to break into the engineering industry with no success. Right now I am considering going for a Masters in Electrical Engineering and I need advice on if this would be...
So lately, my interest in the realm of optics/optoelectronics/photonics engineering has grown and I have started to seriously consider pursuing a career in the field. I have done a bit of career research and also have done some learning on the side to gather more knowledge on these topics. However, I have some questions on what a career in these fields would look like, and I wanted to find out more about this area to know what I would be getting myself into if I did make the choice to pursue...

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