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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 […]

The Effective Resume

February 26, 2020 Matthew Thompson 0

You’ve just heard about a perfect career opportunity and you know that you’re a prime candidate. Excitedly, you pull up your resume, make sure it’s […]

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 […]

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 and Storytelling

May 20, 2015 Matthew Thompson 0

You might think the skill of “storytelling” has no place in the profession of physics.  The very word conjures up uncomfortable thoughts of Hollywood and […]

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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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