Find advice, mentorship, and resources to support your unique education and career journey.
Start with a solid foundation
Why Study Physics?
Physics teaches foundational lessons about the natural world with useful applications for many careers.
Put together an effective physics resume
An effective resume is often the key to getting that initial interview with an employer.
Take a Skills Inventory
Build your resume and prepare for interviews by taking stock of your hard and soft skills.
Chart your physics career path
Career Navigator
Discover your path to career success, your comprehensive companion offering valuable insights, practical tools, and personalized guidance.
Careers Guide 2024
A guide to the breadth of opportunities for physics graduates in industry, national labs, and beyond — including guidance to land those jobs.
Student Resources
Physics is vast, but exploring it as a career doesn't have to be overwhelming. These resources can help you learn about physics careers and support you on your educational journey.
Upcoming events and webinars
Whether you’re an established physicist, or a student just starting to explore careers, our webinars and events will help guide you on your career path.
55th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Jun 3–5, 2024
The 55th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics will take place in Fort Worth, Texas.
Explore career options
Career Options for Physicists
Studying physics opens up your future to a range of career paths. You can do almost anything with a physics background!
Physicist Profiles
Discover how much you can do with a degree in physics by seeing how others have put theirs to use.
Webinar Library
Get involved, advance your career, and explore important topics for the physics community.
Mentoring Programs and Resources
Resources for mentors and mentees to make the most of a physics mentoring relationship.
APS resources
Explore the numbers behind a career in physics, including salary figures and employment statistics.
Committee on Careers and Professional Development
This committee coordinates and advises our work related to career and professional development in physics.
International employment
We help students and professionals from around the world navigate employment, education, and collaboration in the U.S.
Mentoring Programs and Resources
Resources for mentors and mentees to make the most of a physics mentoring relationship.
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Education initiatives
Get involved to strengthen K-12 and higher education physics.
Physics Departments
APS supports physics departments with resources as well as networking and skill-building opportunities.
FIAP Career Lectureship Award
The FIAP Career Lectureship Award recognizes physicists in industrial and non-academic careers.
Join our diverse team of talented professionals who strengthen APS as an organization.
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If you embrace scientific discovery, truth and integrity, partnership, inclusion, and lifelong curiosity, this is your professional home.
