why we here today… to explore why your numeracy skills are so valued by employers. to gain...
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Why we here today…
To explore why your numeracy skills are so valued by employers.
To gain ‘insider advice’ from recent graduates & employers about ‘getting into….’
Identify further sources of information & advice to help in your career planning.
What can Mathematicians do?Finance: banking, accountancy, actuarial, tax,
underwriting, pensions, insurance.
Medicine: medical statistics, medical & epidemiological research, pharmaceutical research
Design: engineering design, computer games
Science: biotechnology, meteorology, oceanography, pure & applied research & development
Civil Service: scientists (Fast Stream, DSTL,DESG), GCHQ, Security Service, Statistician.
Business: logistics, financial analysis, marketing, market research, sales, oil industry, management consultancy, operational research
IT: systems analysis, research
Engineering: aerospace, building deign, transport planning, telecommunications, surveying.
Options with Maths
www.prospects.ac.uk
David Wilson
Statistical Officer
Department of Health
Glen Capstick
BAE Systems
David WrightPGCE Maths Teaching
Alex PritchardTeach First Ambassador
Alan Aitchinson
Ernst & Young
YOU
organised
leader
proactive
networkerplan ahead
problem-solvercommercially
aware
teamworker
persuasive
flexible
initiative innovativepositive
determinedtake a risk
What do employers look for?
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Finding the facts….
Real World magazine
Information & Advice
Work Experience Guide for Mathematicians
Occupational Information
Careers Service Website
Further Networking Opportunities
Graduate Connections Database
4th December 08, Engineering Fair
9th February 09, Finance Fair
16th February 09, Careers for a Cause Fair
Look out for C-Weekly each Monday in your inbox
Searching for the
latest opportunities?
You choose ..
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