Seems to be a discrepancy recently around what a hiring company want/need, and what those specific people want/need as their next step.
I’m seeing an increase in scientists not applying or even rejecting offers as the work is too similar to what they’ve done before. They’re the perfect candidate, and that makes it less attractive to them.
For companies developing quantum technologies, the requirements were a lot looser 2-3 years ago than they are now – which means the scientists who joined were capable AND likely picking up something new.
Now the requirements are tight, the bar for hiring is higher – but to those passing the test, what will they learn in the new role?
Probably worth keeping in mind when you’re hiring.
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The quantum workforce paradox: How can it be true that we need more people in the quantum workforce AND students interested in the field are still struggling to find jobs?
As with every problem, there are a variety of reasons. Here's some of the biggest I've noticed.
1. Many candidates are still unqualified.
- a few years ago I think it was possible to get an internship with a bachelors in physics or CS but not necessarily quantum-specific training. This is no longer the case. A resume with a technical degree but no quantum-specific indicators on the resume will get filtered out. I still get a ton of messaged on LinkedIn from candidates who are convinced the 'auto-filter' rejected them unfairly, but the reality is, they didnt have anything that stood out on their application.
2. Hiring managers can still afford to be VERY picky.
- I've heard hiring managers say that they are looking for a "unicorn": a rare combination of skills that is very hard to find. If they didnt find that person, they didnt settle. -- they just didnt hire anymore.
3. Candidates are not well rounded enough.
- There are a million great physicists. There are tons of programmers. The unfortunately reality is that going to school and getting good grades really isnt enough anymore. Companies care about what research experiences you have done, what projects you've completed, and how well you communicate, among other things. The tricky part is figure out how to prove one possesses those skills.
Anyways, here are just a few thoughts I jotted down today after attending the Q-LEAP workforce session in Seattle and talking to my colleague Bradley Holt
Career opportunities? It's how you look at them
One of my collection items, a View Camera, is an amazing thing, although it can't look around corners, it looks like it can. It can distort the image and present a different view.
Recruiting Engineers for a little while now I bump into an engineering mindset that applies linear logic to careers. I have to keep telling people, look at both sides of the equation, look around the corner, then decide. Kick it around. And then it's actually a non-linear function! Sometimes the oddest ideas turn out to be the best. Even if they appear not to be the safest.
But what the hell do I know. I am not AI generated.
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Olivia, I will expand your point a bit to include the HUGE number of industrial physicists that have a proven track record bringing disruptive technologies to market. Students are competing against those candidates too.
This pool have demonstrated "how" to get tech to market. A quantum project is yet another technical project. For most of us, re-tooling for quantum computing is accessible with a few literature searches, some continuous education, and some training material, such as the content you are creating.
The issue is that the intense use of jargon and acronyms serves no one well outside of the academic community, who love their silos. I have to use Perplexity.AI to strip out everyone's favorite jargon and put the problem statement in each journal article I read in English so I can follow the arguments. Honestly the literature is written absolutely terribly for even fellow Physicists making a lateral shift. That is where fresh outs have an advantage.
Ultimately, we need a cross functional and diverse teams. That means young and attuned to the latest publication and the experienced with how to turn this into a product someone can use.
Global Lead for IBM Quantum Learning + Education | Trusted science and technology communicator |
"We ignore the public understanding of science at our own peril"
The quantum workforce paradox: How can it be true that we need more people in the quantum workforce AND students interested in the field are still struggling to find jobs?
As with every problem, there are a variety of reasons. Here's some of the biggest I've noticed.
1. Many candidates are still unqualified.
- a few years ago I think it was possible to get an internship with a bachelors in physics or CS but not necessarily quantum-specific training. This is no longer the case. A resume with a technical degree but no quantum-specific indicators on the resume will get filtered out. I still get a ton of messaged on LinkedIn from candidates who are convinced the 'auto-filter' rejected them unfairly, but the reality is, they didnt have anything that stood out on their application.
2. Hiring managers can still afford to be VERY picky.
- I've heard hiring managers say that they are looking for a "unicorn": a rare combination of skills that is very hard to find. If they didnt find that person, they didnt settle. -- they just didnt hire anymore.
3. Candidates are not well rounded enough.
- There are a million great physicists. There are tons of programmers. The unfortunately reality is that going to school and getting good grades really isnt enough anymore. Companies care about what research experiences you have done, what projects you've completed, and how well you communicate, among other things. The tricky part is figure out how to prove one possesses those skills.
Anyways, here are just a few thoughts I jotted down today after attending the Q-LEAP workforce session in Seattle and talking to my colleague Bradley Holt
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