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Teamwork in Industry: What You Need to Know

December 6, 2020 Matthew Thompson 0

I recently gave a talk for the American Physical Society Industry Career Webinar Series. It breaks down the importance of teamwork, how the size of […]

Three Universal Job Requirements That Really Matter for Success

October 25, 2020 Matthew Thompson 0

Whatever the job advertisement says, I find that what managers really need and (if they’re good at their job) will hire for comes down to […]

Recruiters Not Calling? Market Pull vs. Candidate Push in Job Searches and Why It Matters

August 30, 2019 Matthew Thompson 0

I once had a conversation about career issues with a fellow STEM PhD who had spent many years in the world of business and technology […]

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 […]

Getting the Most Out of a Conference

June 15, 2016 Matthew Thompson 0

Conferences are great. Your university, government lab, or company sends you on a free trip to a (hopefully) interesting locale. There are engaging talks and poster […]

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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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