| AREAS |
EMPLOYERS |
STRATEGIES |
INDUSTRY
Research
Development
Design
Data Processing
Testing
Operations
Quality Control
Statistical Processing Control
Environmental Analysis
Consulting |
- Industries including:
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
- Aerospace
- Communications
- Machinery
- Electrical equipment
- Pharmaceuticals
- Other private industries
- Consulting firms
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- Note that greatest demand is for applied mathematicians with
skills in computer science, electronics design and theory, statistics
and probability.
- Develop computer and research skills. Learn to use relevant
software packages.
- Earn a master's degree in math, business, or related field for
advanced positions or for consulting jobs.
- Maintain excellent G.P.A. for graduate/professional school admission.
- Gain relevant experience through internships, volunteering,
summer, or part-time jobs.
- Develop good oral and written communication skills.
- Learn to work well in teams.
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GOVERNMENT
Research
Administration |
- Federal agencies including
- Defense, Labor,
Justice, Agriculture, Health and Human Services, Transportation,
Commerce, Treasury, NASA, and Library of Congress
- State agencies involving research and problemsolving
teams
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- Become familiar with government hiring procedures.
- Make contacts through involvement in campus, local, or state
politics.
- Obtain internship with local, state, or federal government.
- Join related professional organizations.
- Maintain a high grade point average.
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MARKET RESEARCH
Data Collection
Information Analysis |
- Market research firms
- Consumer goods manufacturing firms
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- Develop good oral and written communication skills.
- Acquire a business minor.
- Volunteer to assist a professor with research.
- Become a student member of the American Marketing Association.
- Assist with canvassing/phone interviewing for charities or political
campaigns.
- Complete a market research internship.
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COMPUTERS
Programming
Systems
Applications
Systems Analysis
Data Processing
Information Systems
Software Development
Networking
Hardware
Training |
- Computer hardware and software firms
- Service companies
- Manufacturing firms
- Government (federal, state, and local)
- Financial institutions
- Wholesale and retail trade firms
- Custom software builders
- Service companies
- Specialized training organizations
- Educational publishers
- Consulting firms
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- Develop advanced computer skills.
- Gain knowledge of computer languages and programming.
- Take classes and earn relevant certifications.
- Gain relevant experience through internships, parttime, or summer
jobs.
- Learn effective listening and verbal communication skills.
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in computer technology.
- Develop good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Obtain experience with public speaking/teaching and learn to
develop curriculums for training positions.
- Master technical writing skills.
- Some areas may require a graduate degree.
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INSURANCE
Actuarial
Underwriting
Claims
Risk Management
Sales |
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- Develop strong computer skills.
- Acquire a business minor or take supplemental courses in business
or statistics.
- Become the treasurer of an organization.
- Obtain experience in fundraising drives.
- Join a related professional association.
- Gain relevant experience through internships.
- Become familiar with exams and/or certifications required for
actuarial positions.
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SECURITIES
Sales
Research
Operations |
- National and regional brokerage firms
- Discount brokerage houses
- Commercial banks
- Financial organizations
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- Obtain a business minor or supplement curriculum with courses
in finance and/or economics.
- Plan on acquiring an MBA.
- Gain relevant experience through part-time or summer sales positions.
- Complete an internship with a related organization.
- Join finance-related student organizations.
- Be geographically flexible when job searching.
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BANKING
Branch Management
Credit Lending
Operations
Systems
Trusts |
- Commercial banks
- Regional banks
- Savings and loan associations
- Credit unions
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- Complete an internship in a financial institution.
- Develop good interpersonal skills.
- Obtain a business minor.
- Develop excellent computer skills.
- Demonstrate attention to detail.
- Become the financial officer or treasurer of a campus organization.
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| EDUCATION |
- Public schools
- Private schools
- Colleges and universities
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- Obtain appropriate state licensure and/or certification for
public school teaching positions.
- Volunteer to teach, supervise, or tutor with organizations such
as Big Brother/Sister, YMCA, or churches.
- Develop excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Acquire a master's degree or Ph.D.for teaching positions at
the college or university level.
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