Jobs in STEM

I just graduated from my PhD studies and am now doing a postdoc under contract for a few months to get my bearings. I'd like some advice, suggestions, and/or comments regarding relocation to some … more

Picture waking up pumped to build something that powers the future, like renewable energy tech or life-saving medical devices. STEM roles fuel that deep sense of purpose I crave every day. The joy of seeing your … more

Should I keep my resume visible to employers?

I'm getting AI bots emailing me asking me to TALK to another AI to discuss things. I refuse.

That is so dehumanizing that the first couple got profanity laden repli… more

Meta is cutting 8,000 more roles to focus on AI-driven efficiency. It feels like the industry is moving away from big teams toward hyper-specialized roles. I'm wondering if I should stop being a gener… more

Hi everyone,

I've been trying to break into Cybersecurity for 9 years in India but faced repeated rejections due to my disability (Cerebral Palsy).

Tired of the same cycle, I'm now seeking remote or international opportunities abroad.
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Ever feel that thrill when you solve a puzzle that's stumped everyone else? That's the magic of STEM jobs—like engineering breakthroughs or coding apps that change lives. I've chased that … more

Are there any environmental science people actually landing jobs these days. I haven’t had an interview in months. Now all the job postings that I see are temporary contract positions.

The people I work with think I'm way more capable than I am. I keep getting handed projects I have zero experience with, just because I seem to know what I’m doing. I really don't. I’m just wi… more

I'm going through a neurodiversity diagnosis. As I learn more about it, I'm debating what accommodations I can make to help me at work. Has anyone else been through this and what has helped yo… more

I have recently interviewed at a company and after completing all the rounds and waiting for the final response, they just sent a mail saying the business direction changed and position is no longer a… more

At work, do you try and make the effort to introduce yourself and meet up with leadership in different areas? Are you genuinely interested or is it because you want to "play the game"? I str… more

Is it even a vacation if you come back to a month of overtime? I’m the only person who understands a vital part of our workflow, so work just piles up until I return. I need some time off, but I alway… more

My commute home can stretch to 50 minutes, and honestly… I’ve started to hate that time.
Instead of helping me unwind, it makes me dread the end of the workday. It feels like wasted time I don’t get back.more

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to see how health changes affect how I work. It’s made me think more about ADA accommodations like hybrid setups. How comfortable do you feel requesting them? Anyone… more

Every job claims to have a work-life balance these days. How do you tell the difference between a job that actually respects your time and one that just says they do? What are the red flags you look f… more

There is so much push for AI everywhere, but for the ones of us whose job is in STEM and related to research and new ideas to push the boundaries of knowledge, has it really been useful? I feel like i… more

We're currently down two people on my team, but the workload hasn't let up one bit. Unfortunately, the process for replacing them has been so slow... we're talking about months. Any tips f… more

What's skills or systems are you focused on learning at the moment? My company is really pushing power BI at the moment

I’ve started to realize timing has played a bigger role in my career than I expected. The same effort at a different time can lead to very different outcomes. It’s not always just about performance.
Ho… more

I am feeling very discouraged. I have a Bachelor's and a Master's in Mathematics and I am struggling to step into the corporate job area with these degrees. I've been looking at analyst po… more

What is your favourite platform for browsing for jobs? Do you apply on the job websites or move to the companies job listing?

I'm starting to feel a little stuck. I've gotten to the point where I know how to do most of my daily tasks, and because of that, my job is starting to feel like a routine. I worry that I'… more

Just created my first AI agent at work using Claude! I feel so proud of myself haha. I have already shared it with some coworkers for testing and feedback. Anybody else feeling proud about their AI ac… more

I became a mortgage baker, anyone knows where you can make more money, would it be working at a broker or a corporate?

I’ve been a data scientist for four years, but I have moved around a lot. My jobs lasted 12, 18, and 6 months, plus a year at my current one. I also have two 6-month gaps for travel and moving. My cur… more

Does anyone ever just settle into their current job role / level? I've done my role for 5 years now, I have the chance to apply for a senior version of my role but it does come with added stress a… more

Anybody ever gotten out of a sign on bonus that you are 3 months shy of almost completing?

Anyone has an idea what I should prepare for. I have a 90 mins written assignment for a Data Scientist Position with UNEP Chief Digital Office Kenya.

Chris

It is starting to feel like geopolitical tensions are showing up in everyday work: supply chains, budgets, timelines. What used to feel distant now affects daily decisions.
Has this started to impact y… more

I am an Electronics Engineering Technician with over 3 years of hands-on experience in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electronic systems and components.
* Diagnosed electrical and electronic failures in … more

I keep getting rejected before I even have a chance to show what I can do in a technical round, and it’s definitely starting to take a toll on my mental health. What’s something that keeps you going?

What do you do when approached entirely by AI? I have been getting unashamed AI reaching out saying it saw my resume and - literally - asks me to call their AI recruiter for further discussion!

I will … more

I’ve been thinking about how much work happens outside of “real work”, stuff like updates, explaining decisions. Sometimes it feels like the job around the job. Still figuring out that balance.
How muc… more

Anyone here from Annapurna Labs Toronto? I have an interview scheduled with Amazon, needed some tips!

Thanks in advance

Does it make sense to apply for jobs that list 10 different technical skills when you only have 6 or 7? I'm a fast learner, and want to show them that I can bridge that gap during my first month o… more

I’ve realized not all experience is equal. You can spend years in a role without really expanding your scope if you stay within your boundaries only and so, time alone doesn’t guarantee growth.
How do … more

Hi, I am looking to possibly pivot my career. I have worked as a CAD drafter. Right now my daughter needs me to be home, so school hours are a limitation. I would love to work part time on something… more

Question: If a job lists a salary range of 100k–120k but my expected salary is lower (around 90k), should I enter my desired salary or stay within the employer’s range? Does listing a lower number imp… more

Does anyone have tips for the "tell me about yourself" question? I've tried prepping bullet points, but the second I start talking, it feels incredibly fake. If I don't prep, I go of… more