"I got a PhD because I thought it would prepare me well for just about anything. I would have a narrow expertise about one thing, but a broad scientific foundation. As you can see, my dissertation involves quite a bit of actual lab work, and I love working in a hands-on environment. The description of the job that I'm interviewing for here today says 'Advanced Development.' That sounds perfect to me. It combines the opportunity to use all the engineering and scientific discipline I learned in school with an opportunity to pursue specific technology goals and useful products."
