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Career Stages

Getting your career started, managing change, and having a life.

A Day in the Life...

Where physicists work, what phycisists do, and skills of the trade.

Preparing to Teach

Video of four young teachers who will inspire students to consider a career in teaching physics.

Monetizing Your Success

One of the most important professional lessons I have learned was not about science, management, or leadership. It was about how success in my job was tied to money.

Trusting your gut is the greatest gift you can give yourself

The best career decisions are made when intuition overrules your brain.

How to use Twitter to enhance your conference experience

Effective use of the popular social media service can help you network and advance your career.

No cats allowed: How to use social media to advance your career

Employers are increasingly turning to Linkedin and other social media to identify and assess new hires.

LinkedIn Profile Template

What you need to know about LinkedIn

Informational interviews I: Why should I bother?

One kind of job interview is not about landing you a position; it's about advancing your career and finding new collaborators.

Informational interviews II: What do you talk about?

Recognizing mutual benefits and opportunities will help you get the most out of this more subtle type of job interview.

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Pathways: Advice from Experienced Voices

Career advice and professional development articles from The SPS Observer magazine.

Know Thyself

A Physicsist Rewrites Her Story and Finds a Career in Policy

Imaging Science at RIT

How to Virtually Maintain a Healthy SPS Chapter

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