Preparing, surviving, and thriving for physics careers in industry and academia

Careers in physics take a variety of unique paths forward, but most face the same core challenges and rely on the same core skills. This talk focuses on the non-technical skills needed to succeed in the years before and during most physics careers, including in academic, national lab, industrial, and business environments, while giving a sense of how careers in these environments compare and contrast. Skills areas discussed include resiliency, collaboration, professionalism, communication, networking, strategic planning, and self-awareness, as well as how these skills evolve while navigating life as a physicist throughout various career stages. A focus is placed on the benefits opportunities of industry careers.