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Real Life Paths to Landing Jobs

August 22, 2016 Matthew Thompson 0

Finding a new job is often a messy and non-linear process. The infographic below explores five eclectic examples of successful real-world job hunts. I hope they […]

You Are Not Looking For a Job

January 14, 2016 Matthew Thompson 0

Yes, back in high school or college you might “look for a job” to make some extra pocket money.  It did not matter much if […]

3 Things That Could Wreck Your Industrial Physics Job Application

December 14, 2015 Matthew Thompson 0

One of the problems with following a simplistic job search strategy (i.e. see a job advertisement, send a résumé, and wait for a response) is […]

Physicists, Marines, and the Art of Doing

December 7, 2014 Matthew Thompson 0

“Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome” Those of you with a connection to the United States Marine Corps will recognize the above words as one of their […]

Beware the Online Application

November 23, 2014 Matthew Thompson 0

Recently, I wrote about why it is wise to go beyond answering public job advertisements and try hard to connect with people when seeking a […]

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Matthew Thompson is a physicist and leader who has worked in academia, national labs, and private industry.  He has learned a lot of career lessons along the way and likes to share them in the interest of building a prosperous community of physical scientists. Read More

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