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Careers in MathematicsErica Tyson
University Liaison Officer, IMAerica.tyson@ima.org.uk
Clement W. Jones LectureSlide 1 of 17
What do mathematicians do?www.mathscareers.org.uk
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What kind of role?What kind of organisation?
Sector, status, size ....Don’t be put off by the job title
Careers Open to All Graduates
Accountancy AdministrationBanking ITDistribution Financial Mang’tInsurance Leisure/tourismJournalism Human ResourcesMarketing RetailPublic relations TransportPurchasing Social WorkSales
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Careers Specific Options with Maths
Further Study, Research, TeachingIT, Operational ResearchGov Statistical, Security ServicesEngineering & Engineering ConsultancyManagement ConsultancyActuarial, Investment, Pensions, Financial
modelling, Product pricing Meteorology Environment PatentsStatistics – Pharma, Health, Data mining, Market Research
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Useful sites
Career profiles/advice: www.MathsCareers.org.ukhttp://www.cse.salford.ac.uk/mathematics/taster-
day.php Academic jobs: www.jobs.ac.ukFind a PhD: www.findaphd.comGraduate positions: www.prospects.ac.ukwww.gradcracker.comPlus Careers Library:
plus.maths.org/interview.html Travels in a Mathematical World podcast:
www.travelsinamathematicalworld.co.uk Slide 6 of 17
• Careers fairs• Presentations• Company web-sites, annual reports (text)• Alumni• People you know• Social media – LinkedIn groups• Careers service – resources for helping
and checking CVs and applications, notices of vacancies and opportunities
Useful sources
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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
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What do employers think?Employability
Transferable skillsBehaviours
Competencies
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Building Your CV
Strengths InterestsSocieties - Visits, Talks, Events, Committees
Work experience, Volunteering, Education Outreach
Team activities – participating reliably, organising
Creative/Practical/Languages/Programming – keeping up skills, building, developing, adding new ones
• 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
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Who are the IMA?Professional Body and
Learned Society for Mathematicians
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IMA MembershipRecognition
Development
Participation
Information
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Benefit of Membership and Participation
Demonstrates you take your career and your
development seriously and supports you in achieving your goals
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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
Prof. Clement W. Jones
CMath FIMA
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Application takes time and effort
Up to date CV - tailor to fitStrengths, Awards, Prizes
Work or voluntary experience
Team activities – sport/societies/social
Creative/Practical/Languages
Programming skills
Follow the instructions, Use the opportunityLong text question – they want answers
Double check for typos/mistakes
Initial Professional Development
The route to CMathCMathTeach or CSci
Developing competenceAchieving
professional standing
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