Career Development and Calling
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A career in Physics often requires special knowledge of specific subject matter in areas of specialization. However, all employers appreciate the broad liberal arts skills most physics majors demonstrate, such as: problem-solving, critical thinking, management and administration, and communication. Use your time at Bethel to develop these skills.
Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popular Physics jobs today.
Bethel's B.S. degree in Applied Physics is built on a solid physics core with additional emphasis in the use of:
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A degree in Applied Physics is designed to provide the tools and experiences that are especially valuable for direct entry into industrial and laboratory jobs after graduation. An internship in a local industry is also a featured component
Potential Employers:
Engineering & Research Firms, Government Agencies, Laboratories
Strategies:
Job Titles:
Researcher, Technical Writer, Technical Illustrator, Consultant
Potential Employers:
Engineering & Research Firms, Publishing Companies
Strategies:
Job Titles:
Industrial Health Expert, Lab Technician
Potential Employers:
Hospitals, Clinics, Research Labs, Non-Profit Organizations
Strategies:
Job Titles:
Astronomer, Aerospace Tester, Satellite Engineer, Optical Device Designer, Nuclear Lab Technician, Aerodynamist, Geodesist
Potential Employers:
Engineering & Research Firms, Government Agencies, Power Plants
Strategies:
Job Titles:
Teacher, Professor, Principal, Laboratory Administrator, Mathematician, Technical Writer, Crime/Forensics, Analyst, Consultant
Potential Employers:
Engineering & Research Firms, Govenment Agencies, Schools, Universities, Air/Bus/Rail Lines, Airports
Strategies:
General Career Exploration Website - O*Net
Spotlight on Careers Website (You must be logged into the Bethel network to receive access to this site.)
For current employment
websites, type keywords such as "careers in physics" in an online search
engine.
National Science
Foundation - Job vacancies are posted on the NSF website.
New Scientist Jobs - This site provides
opportunities in a variety of field, as well as, support positions in sales,
marketing, etc. Post a resume, search jobs by discipline.
Science Jobs Help.com - a variety of information on a variety of science jobs.
For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate school or the job search process, please set up an appointment with a Career Counselor in the Office of Career Development and Calling by calling 651.638.6460 or stopping by CC322.
Adapted From:
http://www2.gasou.edu/sta/career
http://careers.wcu.edu/majors
http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/