As physicists we place tremendous value on the pursuit of knowledge and scientific discovery, however after graduate school you will eventually recognize that in corporate research many professional interactions aren't aligned with such pursuits. The presenter, an Applied Physics alum, will share insights gained through years of failed (and sometimes successful) professional experiments to help the next-generation of applied physicists recognize the key indicators of stagnant career growth, as well as define strategies to avoid slow starts after earning your first job after graduation.