In this insightful discussion, Sarah Blackford, an academic careers coach, shares frameworks for long-term career planning, including her PhD Career Choice Indicator. Julia Yates, an organizational psychology professor, highlights the importance of informal career strategies used by recent grads. Theoretical physicist Robert Dijkraaf discusses interconnections in scientific careers and the necessity for adaptability in a changing environment. Together, they emphasize reflection, investigation, and preparation as keys to navigating meaningful scientific career paths.