Physics World Careers 2023
Physics World Careers 2023 helps you explore your career opportunities
A degree in physics opens up so many doors, that it can be hard to know what path to follow when you graduate – or where to even start. Physics World Careers 2023 is here to help, by bringing you case studies of physicists working in business and academia. From what physicists do day-to-day and how they got there, to their tips and advice for a successful career; our guide covers it all. As always, we also have a comprehensive “Employer directory”, where you can find out more about companies and institutions currently hiring physics graduates.
We hope you find Physics World Careers 2023 a useful guide to your many options.
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Career development
- 16 key skills and attributes for a successful career in physics
- A journey of joy and uncertainty in physics
- Industry or academia? How to choose your path
Case studies
- On the particle pathway
- The joy of connecting quantum black dots
- The laser physicist unlocking navigation technology
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