Jobs in STEM

I'm about to be an interviewer for the first time, it is for an entry level role in my team. What's everyone's favourite questions to ask? Anything that will genuinely help the candidates … more

I had an interview this week where they asked me something I actually do all the time at work, but because it was phrased differently I completely blanked. The answer came to me about ten minutes afte… more

We heavily glorify the linear, uninterrupted career path in tech. But navigating a layoff and pivoting your focus builds a kind of strategic, operational resilience that you simply don't learn whe… more

I feel rude when I'm typing on my laptop during meetings, but this is usually how I take notes. The rest of my team seem more engaged but just scribble it down on paper. Should I confirm to seem m… more

Was recently offered the chance to switch into a project manager role. I’m curious how people see this role evolving. With AI handling more scheduling, reporting, and documentation, does PM become mor… more

STEM careers are evolving quickly with AI, automation, and data becoming part of almost every field. Many people are now switching into STEM from non-technical backgrounds. If you could transition int… more

I’ve been wondering lately... is there a career path in STEM where you can move out of the lab but not into people management?
I enjoy the science, but I’m not sure leading a team or managing people is what … more

Our team had a genuinely good culture before the recent layoffs; collaborative, open, people actually had each other’s backs, watching the vibe shift has been rough. Meetings feel quieter, people seem… more

Managing a STEM career transition while raising a young child is the ultimate lesson in ruthless resource allocation. You simply do not have the time to overthink. If an action doesn't directly mo… more

I’ve taken on extra responsibilities before thinking it would lead to growth. Sometimes it did… other times it just meant doing a bigger job with the same title.
How do you tell when it’s development v… more

I have recently joined upwork.

What is your opinion on upwork?

Is it useful?

Can you get jobs?

Any bad experiences?

Getting laid off forces a harsh, objective reset. I’ve realized that silently firing resumes into online portals is a low-yield game. The real opportunities come from visible networking and putting yo… more

I’ve noticed in meetings there are always a few people who clearly have good ideas but rarely speak up. Sometimes they’ll message later or bring it up one-on-one, and I’m thinking… that would’ve been … more

Hi, I'm from Mexico and recently finished a PhD in Biological Sciences (Neuroscience). From about 4 months I've been applying for different kind of roles and still haven't gotten anything.
Is there an… more

Venting sesh,I feel like my boss unfairly targets me and I have no idea why.Maybe someone's hatebaiting me and vents to him I don't know.Recently,he higlighted that I never pick his calls when… more

How many hours a week do you work? Are you happy with the amount? I’m in a season of working ~45-50 hrs per week on a project until May and I’m over it!

I turned down a side project last month because I was already stretched thin. It turned into the most visible initiative of the quarter. I made the right call for my bandwidth and the wrong call for my care… more

I’ve noticed that job postings often ask for a long list of skills that don’t always seem related to the core role. It makes it hard to know whether companies expect candidates to have everything or i… more

Sometimes leadership rolls out an initiative that sounds great but incredibly ambitious in practice.
My first reaction is usually curiosity mixed with skepticism.
When that happens, do you lean toward o… more

Everyone around me seems to be fasting nowadays ... I feel guilty eating around them... Anyone else feel the same?

A role I’m interested in requires several interview rounds plus a take-home assignment. I understand companies want to evaluate candidates properly, but it also feels like a big time investment when y… more

Just got my performance review and landed in the “meets expectations” category. It made me curious how companies actually differentiate between meets, exceeds, and below. At some places it seems like … more

A startup recruiter just pitched me a role at 160k plus equity, it’s a much smaller company and probably longer hours. I’m 32..is the stage where you take the risk?

For those saying AI isn’t replacing jobs yet or asking “where is it happening,” check this out. Block just announced plans to cut about 4,000 employees as part of restructuring and efficiency moves. I… more

Tomorrow I get my bonus.
It made me wonder — if it didn’t come through one year, would my lifestyle change… or just my mood? Do you treat your bonus as extra, or expected?

I started this week with a long to do list and a strange feeling that I am already behind. Nothing specific happened, but March feels like the year is accelerating. Do you ever feel like you are runni… more

Hello everyone! First time posting here. I work in healthcare management but have an extensive educational background in biology, biotechnology, and bioinformatics. I’m trying to transition into a mor… more

I recently completed a PhD in biotechnology from another country and have research experience in cancer biology, but I’m struggling to land interviews in Canada. What strategies helped you break into … more

I catch myself using AI tools not just to speed up my work, but to delay my own decision-making.

It’s entirely too easy to ask a bot for "more ideas" instead of taking a firm stance and putt… more

I had executive requirements land in December. I started in January and had most of it wrapped up early. My manager kept saying "we have time" and took weeks to review something that needed days.

Then March hit.
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Hello, I have an interview for senior Professional system analyst role, what kind of questions will I be getting. Any help is appreciated. The job description has production support widely mentioned , I'… more

I work as an R&D Technician for an international company in the U.S. supporting new metal technologies for the aviation, nuclear, and a broad range of other industries.
Recently had my year end review.
… more

Every Monday we have to go around the room and explain how was your weekend…i dont like it lol but what are some funny things to say?

Interviewed with General Atomics on 2/5 for an Engineering Aide role. My portal changed to “Interview” 12 days after and my recruiter said I’m still in consideration while they wrap up other interview… more

I see many professional working in the STEM fields posting their work/ life experience here. Taught myself Autocad.
I started working as a PM with a Lab furniture company,retail and exhibits. I have been usi… more

Recently I've had more work to do with tight deadlines one after the other. On my WFH days I've ended up working until late evening. How do I switch off when I know how much work I've got?… more

I just spent a good chunk of my weekend trying to get a handle on a new data visualization library. It feels like as soon as I master one tool, three new ones pop up. It's a constant battle in STE… more

I realised I am good at meeting deadlines, but not always good at celebrating finishing them. I tick things off and move straight on. Do you actually pause and acknowledge your progress?

Anyone hear good news or get an offer after heard that “I will give you feedback by the end of week”

It happened last week but they haven’t told anything lol

I volunteered an idea today and immediately questioned whether it was good enough. It is strange how I can solve technical problems confidently but still doubt my voice in a room. Do you ever second g… more