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Careers in Mathematics Erica Tyson University Liaison Officer, IMA

What do mathematicians do? org.uk

What kind of role? What kind of organisation? Sector, size, status.... Don’t be put off by the job title Your ideal job

Skills of a Mathematician general study skills independent learning independent working pursuing problem solution to conclusion time-management and organisation adaptability general IT skills transferring knowledge between contexts logical and analytical problem solving highly developed numeracy general communication skills QAA Benchmark Statement for Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research (MSOR) graduates Slide 4 of 15

What do IMA members do?

Careers Specific Options with Maths Further Study, Research, Teaching IT, Operational Research Gov Statistical, Security Services Engineering & Engineering Consultancy Management Consultancy Actuarial, Investment, Pensions, Financial modelling, Product pricing Meteorology, Environment Statistics – Pharma, Health, Data mining, Market Research

Careers Open to All Graduates AccountancyAdministration BankingIT DistributionFinancial Mang’t InsuranceLeisure/tourism JournalismHuman Resources MarketingRetail Public relationsTransport PurchasingSocial Work Sales

Useful sites Career profiles/advice: Academic jobs: Find a PhD: Teaching: ching/ite Graduate positions: The Guardian Steps to Postgraduate Study

Careers fairs Presentations Company web-sites, annual reports (text) Alumni People you know Social media – LinkedIn groups Careers service – resources, checking CVs and applications, notices of vacancies and opportunities Useful sources

Application takes time and effort Up to date CV - tailor to fit Strengths, Awards, Prizes Work or voluntary experience Team activities – sport/societies/social Creative/Practical/Languages Programming skills Follow the instructions, Use the opportunity Long text question – they want answers Double check for typos/mistakes

They want to hire you Talk to them, back up your application Know about them – web, annual report, share price/league table position Use their info, themes – show your experience/enthusiasm fits Specific concise examples. What, why, result, even better if. Ask questions. At Interview

Get the best from work experience What skills can they give you/ do you plan to acquire ? Clear objectives and Reviews –SMART Training/Coaching Work with experts/people who are good at what they do. Opportunities to present, write reports/papers Ask questions, Seek feedback

Professional Body and Learned Society for Mathematicians Who are the IMA?

Recognition Development Participation Information IMA Membership

Free e-Student (fill in the sign-up sheet) Student Membership £10 – better conference discounts (download the form) Join the IMA

Benefit of Membership and Participation Demonstrates you take your career and your development seriously and supports you in achieving your goals