Career advice
We have advice on how to write stand-out job applications and great CVs that will secure you an interview, as well as tips on how to impress potential employers at interview. And don't forget that if you are a member of the Institute of Physics (IOP), you can take advantage of our online mentor-matching service, and download for free PDF copies of all IOP careers publications. If you are contemplating a career change you will find the section on 'reviewing your career' useful.
Professional development
In today’s rapidly evolving world, keeping on top of your career has never been more challenging. As a result, all employers will want to see evidence that you are maintaining and developing a range of skills. IOP offers a range of highly accessible services, including support for CPD, online courses, an online recording and reviewing tool, and helpsheets.
Get chartered
Chartered status is a mark of excellence that demonstrates technical and professional competence as well as commitment to your development. IOP offers routes to registration as chartered physicist (CPhys), chartered engineer (CEng) and chartered scientist (CSci).
Working life profiles
If you're nearing the end of your university course but are uncertain where a physics degree can take you, check out our series of inspirational, real-life case-studies. You'll find stories of physics graduates who've done everything from working in financial services, through developing life-saving medical technology or looking through telescopes in Chile, to tackling climate change in the renewable-energy field.
