Career Tracks in Physics

Career Tracks in Physics

In the short video below, Berkeley Physics Professor R. Ramesh outlines different career tracks in physics. Discerning between career tracks and graduate school in physics? See below for a compiled list of resources and recordings relevant to physics careers, graduate school, and summer internships/REUs. 

Careers for Graduates

LinkedIn/Resume resources (shared by Career Services STEM advisor)

  • Resume and LinkedIn resources here, including templates and checklists.

  • LinkedIn/Resume/Network workshop recording and slides.  The event provided tips about how physics majors can research roles they might be interested in using Career Center resources, create their resume and LinkedIn drafts, schedule a Career Center appointment, and network well. Written outline of the tips shared from this presentation is here

  • Career Services Tips for Researching Career Paths for Physics Majors.

  • Career Services Resume Writing for Physics Majors.

Career Exploration Resources

Grad School Exploration Resources

Additional career and graduate school resources can be found on the Student Services supplemental website. Reach out to your Physics Major Advisor with any questions or to further discuss your options.