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A step-by-step guide to physics careers that align with your interests, talents, and values — and how to build a successful road toward them.

The Guidebook

Explore Physics Careers

See the breadth of opportunities for physics graduates in industry, national labs, and beyond — and get the guidance you need to land those jobs.

Careers 2023 Guide

Webinars for Physicists

Webinars offering discussion, career guidance, and advice.

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Career Paths

A physics degree opens the door to many career paths. Learn how others charted their courses.

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Industry Mentoring

IMPact connects students and postdocs with industry mentors.

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Physicist Career Profiles

Read about the careers of over 50 physicists in various sectors.

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Career Shape Up Series

Want to understand the career opportunities available to you with a physics degree? Or get tips on your job search? Shape Up sends you tips, resources, and challenges to help you achieve your specific career goals.

For Mentors

APS provides several opportunities for our members to mentor the next generation of physicists:

Industry Mentoring for Physicists (IMPact) connects industry professionals with students exploring career options.
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Career Mentoring Fellows attend an APS March or April Meeting to provide feedback on undergraduate student presentations. Fellows also receive implicit bias training and give a career talk at an institution near them.
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The National Mentoring Community supports African American, Hispanic American, and Native American undergraduate physics students.
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Across the Spectrum Playing Cards
Showcase physics careers for you students with Across the Spectrum playing cards. Each deck features 26 career profiles of women and gender minorities in physics.
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More Career Resources

Insight Physics Slideshows
Physics InSight is a series of slideshows designed to inform and excite undergraduates about physics.
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FIAP Career Lectureship Award
This award seeks to recognize and honor physicists in industrial and other non-academic careers.
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Statistical Job Data
The AIP Statistical Research Center publishes, graphs, and analyzes data on education and employment in physics.
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Advancing Graduate Leadership (AGL)
This program offers leadership and professional development events for women and gender minority graduate students & postdocs.
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Committee on Careers & Professional Development
The Committee is responsible for coordinating affairs within the Society concerned with career and professional development in physics.
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Employment Resources for International Members
International physics students and professionals may be eligible to apply for employment based visas and work authorizations in the United States.
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Work at APS
APS is looking for people with a passion for physics and the physical sciences to join our team of talented professionals.
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Upcoming Events & Meetings

Prize Nominations
FIAP Career Lectureship Award
Nominations Open
Deadline: June 1

Events at APS March Meeting
Future of Physics Days Events for Students
March 6-7, March 20, 2023
Las Vegas, NV and Virtually

Plenary Session: Career Panel
March 21, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ET

Sessions are still available to view online on the virtual March Meeting platform.

Events at APS April Meeting
Future of Physics Days Events for Students

Undergraduate Research Presentations, April 15 & 25
Panel on Grad School: Undergrad Student Lunch, April 15
Undergraduate Brunch, Career Workshop, & Awards, April 16
Minneapolis, MN
Meet Your Future: A Conversation about Career Pathways
April 16, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CT
Minneapolis, MN
Physics Careers Workshop
April 25, 10am - 11:30am CT
Virtual

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