Physics and Astronomy: Careers

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Career resources

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Produced by the U.S. Department of Labor-Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Occupational Outlook Handbook is the Nation′s premier source for career information. For hundreds of different types of jobs the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you, the training and education needed, salaries, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, working conditions, job search tips, and links to information about the job market in each State. Simply type in the name of the occupation you are interested in learning about, in the A-Z Index.

This website from the scientific publisher Elsevier offers advice on how to plan a successful research career. Included are sections on funding, search and discovery, ethics in research and publishing, writing and publishing, networking, guides and recommended reading, and training webcasts.

This is a United States Office of Personnel Management website. USAJOBS is the Federal Government’s official one-stop source for federal jobs and employment.

Use this commercial site to browse federal, city and state jobs, and apply online. From entry-level to executive.

What jobs both federal and state government offer, the types of jobs available, job search resources, and how to apply for these jobs.

The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) maintains this Career Center which is free to people seeking a faculty or academic professional position.

Bright searches across all job boards and links you to contacts you already have, so you can use your personal and professional contacts to discover job openings inside companies where you have connections.

You can set up your own resume and cover letter, then use their search strategies to to provide you access to organizations, industry contacts, in-depth industry profiles, detailed occupational intelligence, and world-wide companies.

A large job bank.

An employment search engine that has a classified listing of job openings both in the U.S. and other countries.

How to navigate your first job offer after graduation.

A look at career trends to reveal the work that will be the most in-demand come the next decade.

A guide to help graduates find a job.

Help to find, choose and make the most of college internships.

A site where grads can look for entry level positions, explore different careers, and has tips for resumes and interviews.

The public service profession is often misunderstood as a career path. While most people know a job in a public sector is about making a difference, whether at the local, country or international level, few have a full understanding of what kinds of jobs are available. While public service isn’t just about volunteer work or advocating for a charitable cause, it isn’t all about government work either. The goal of this guide is to explain what a career in public service is about, demonstrate how to get a career serving a higher cause and dispel any myths and misunderstandings about public service.

Some small companies post their job openings only on Craigslist. First, select the city that interests you. Then under the "Jobs" heading, you can further narrow your search by specific category.

Information and advice on hundreds of employment categories and thousands of schools, to help people find and pursue careers of interest to them. Included are comparative salary data, news summaries, and feature articles.

A job site focusing on biomedical and healthcare positions.

A career and job site created by women, for women. Fairygodboss helps women get hard-to-ask questions answered. The inside scoop on pay, corporate culture, benefits and work flexibility. Also company ratings, job listings, career advice and discussion boards where women can anonymously review their employers' female-friendliness.

A guide with many templates to help you create your resume.

You can search by job title and location. You can also see salaries for different types of jobs.

Sample resumes, resume writing tips, and cover letters for nearly every profession.

A guide for creating resumes and cover letters.

A guide to cover letters with tips and examples.

Academic openings at every level from doctoral students to high level faculty.

Academic job openings in higher education and research in the U.S.

In some fields instead of a full degree program, a Graduate Certificate Program might suffice instead.

Identify open positions, interviewing tips, creating resumes and cover letters.

A world-wide listing of jobs from thousands of company websites and job boards.

A collection of hundreds of candid career reports written by working people about their jobs.

Click Job Search to see faculty level jobs.

Here students can find internships and employment opportunities in this large internship marketplace.

Tips, to help you make the best possible impression at a job interview.

Locate jobs banks by subject and location. Also has Job searching advice and tips.

Many types of careers. Can search by state.

All types of jobs in the UK, Europe,Australasia, Africa, America and Asia & Middle East.

After you upload your resume for free, employers may contact you.

Interview tips, a guide to social media best practices, and resume writing tips.

An employment and staffing agency that offers clients solutions to temporary and temp-to-hire employment requirements.

A business-oriented social networking service heavily used by recruiters You can post your resume, skills and qualifications, join specific groups, and interact with other people.

Over 1.7 million currently listed jobs from 40,000 employers. This site is updated daily.

A large job bank.

A web-based career-planning tool for Ph.D. students and postdocs in the sciences. It helps you define and pursue your career goals by providing exercises to help you examine your skills, interests, and values, and a list of 20 scientific career paths with a prediction of which ones best fit your skills and interests.

A member-driven, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides a unique, national voice for postdoctoral scholars. Their mission is to to improve the postdoctoral experience by supporting enhanced research training and a culture of enhanced professional growth to benefit scholarship and innovation.

A job bank of science jobs worldwide. This site also offers career guidance.

Resume tips, interview advice, and what to expect.

A free database of hundreds of science jobs. You can also upload your resume.

Job seekers can search here for recruiting firms and headhunters.

This site may be temporarily unavailable. Provides current and former PhD students with information and resources necessary to thrive and advance their careers.

If you are ever considering a career as a librarian, here is a guide to online library science programs.

A site of choice for both job seekers and companies and to find recruiters from across a wide range of industries.

The Riley Guide introduces you to the online job search, listing many online sites and services that are useful for your job search. We do not post jobs nor resumes but instead point you to the places that do.

You can search for jobs, upload your resume, and look at career advice.

Resume and interviewing tips.

A free professional resume resource that helps you write an effective resume, and cover letter, and also prepare for interviews. This site contains many sample resumes and cover letters.

Job listings for scientists and engineers in industry, academia, and non-profit organizations. Also has career advice and information about graduate programs.

Job seekers can locate corporate recruiters.

Simply enter the type of job you are seeking, and the your desired geographical to obtain a listing of available job openings. You can refine your search by job type: permanent, full time, part time, contract, or internship.

Browse and search for jobs by location, category, industry, position, and company.

Taking some time off to explore the world before attending graduate schoo,l by working, volunteering, or doing in internship, can be a way to clear your head and give you a new experience.

This site may be temporarily unavailable. Jobs in the sciences and engineering are among the many types of job openings posted here. You can search both by type of job and location, and you can also post your resume.

A listing of over 2 million jobs in the U.S. Readily searchable by key word, company, skills, and searchable by geographic region. Replaces Neuvoo.

Some organizations post their job openings here. Consider creating a professional account separate from your personal account.

Lists over 9 million jobs. Has a free mobile app