1. Possible jobs for the Physics major Or: I may not want to be stuck in a University for the rest of my life

2. Two possible routes Advanced degree Master’s and/or PhD Grad School Professional research –Professor –Other research Job right after Bachelor’s degree A job is not a career Your first job will likely not be your only job

3. PhD Grad School in Physics, Astronomy, Engineering most common Takes an average of six years to complete Two years for a master’s degree Most PhD education is funded If interested, should get BS not BA Undergraduate research important

4. What do Physics Bachelors Do? Or: What if I don’t want to rot in grad school? 28 % - Software 17 % - Engineering 10 % - Science & Lab Technician 19 % - Management, Owner & Finance 12 % - Education 5 % - Active Military 9 % - Service and other non-technical

5. Where do physics bachelor’s work? See http://www.aip.org/statistics/ http://www.aip.org/statistics/

6. Employers in California that Hired New Physics Bachelor Recipients American GNC Audio Engineering Associates Aurora Biosciences Beyond.com Boeing Britannica Chabot Space & Science Center Cisco Systems Electronic Arts (Maxis) EMC² Ford Engineering & Construction General Dynamics IBM Jet Propulsion Laboratory Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Mojave National Preserve/ECO NASA Ames National Highway Traffic Safety Admin (NHTSA) Pacific Bell Panasonic Raytheon United Airlines Verizon Wireless Walt Disney Company, Inc. Xenogen Corporation Zyomyx, Inc.

7. Typical starting salaries for physics bachelors, Classes of 2000 & 2001

8. Steps to a job To do now –Make decisions to strengthen your resume –Establish contacts –Know yourself

9. As you prepare Have informal interviews at 2 or 3 companies in order to broaden your knowledge of the workplace. Target 2 or 3 potential employers and study them. Expand your network to include people employed by your targeted employers. Determine positions to apply for. Design each cover letter and resume so it is targeted. Prepare for interviews. Be ready to negotiate compensation.

10. Preparation for the Job Search 1.Take one burden off your back –Relax 2.Make the acquaintance of alumni from your department. Get to know upperclassmen Invite alumni to visit. 3.Make choices that will set you apart.

11. Set yourself apart A physics degree with a solid GPA is the first step. Develop other skills –Computer programming, writing, communication –Second language, business course Do an internship –Or, arrange for a shadowing experience or do independent research

12. Know yourself What do you want to accomplish in your life? –Write it down! Write it as an obituary. Overarching goals? Tangible accomplishments? Generalist or specialist?

13. Other questions What do I enjoy doing? What are my personal strengths/weaknesses? What are my technical skills and experiences? What are my non-technical skills and experiences? Am I more a leader or a follower? Am I an idea person or a detail person? Am I a people person? What is important to me – Money? Job Satisfaction? Prestige? Am I willing to relocate? What are my salary needs?

14. Skills most desired by employers Ability to absorb, process and apply new information quickly. Reading, writing, and computation Communication Creative thinking and problem solving Motivation/goal-setting Group effectiveness Organizational effectiveness and leadership