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A career in Math involves careful problem analysis and precision of thought and expression. Use your time at Bethel to gain analytical and quantitative skills. Search out opportunities that will challenge your problem-solving abilities.

What is Your Focus?

Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popular Math jobs today.

Education

Job Titles:
Math teacher, professor

Potential Employers:
Elementary & secondary schools, colleges and universities

Strategies:

Acquire secondary education teaching certification in your state
Receive graduate degree (master's, PhD) for teaching in higher education
Volunteer and tutor groups of children/young adults
Maintain a portfolio of lessons and classroom activities
Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups

Computers/Programming

Job Titles:
Computer Programmer, Data Processor, Applications Programmer, Systems Controller

Potential Employers:
Business/Corporations, Computer Industries, Banks, Security Firms

Strategies:

Gain experience during college years by doing an internship or getting a part-time job in the computer field
May be necessary to pursue graduate programs
Consider business major/minor for business applications
Take a few computer science courses
Demonstrate strong communication and organization skills

Consulting

Job Titles:
Business Consultant, Analyst

Potential Employers:
Business/Corporations, Consulting Firms

Strategies:

Consider a double major or minor in business
During college, acquire leadership positions on campus
Develop strong oral and written communication skills
Consider graduate programs

Banking/Finance

Job Titles:
Accountant, Financial Manager, Investment Analyst

Potential Employers:
Financial Planning Firms, Banks, Business/Corporations

Strategies:

Obtain internships in financial institutions
Serve as officer (treasurer) for a campus organization
Gain experience as a teller or clerical assistant
Develop strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups

Actuarial Science

Job Titles:
Actuary

Potential Employers:
Business/Corporations, Insurance Companies, Actuarial Firms

Strategies:

Shadow and/or interview an actuary to gain more information
Research and compete necessary licensing exams
Obtain an internship with an actuarial firm or business/corporation
Take business classes to obtain background

Engineering

Job Titles:
Engineer

Potential Employers:
Business/Corporations, Engineering Firms

Strategies:

Consider a second major or minor in science
Take some engineering courses
Obtain an internship in the area of engineering
Develop and demonstrate creativity and innovation
Demonstrate fine attention to detail and communication skills

Math Employment Web Sites

General Career Exploration Website - http://online.onetcenter.org
Spotlight on Careers Website - www.spotlightoncareers.org

For current employment websites, type keywords such as "math employment" in an online search engine.

Professional Mathematics Organizations

Need More Information?

For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate school or the job search process, please set up an appointment with one of the Counselors in the Office of Career Services by calling 651.638.6460 or stopping by CC322.

Adapted From:
http://www2.gasou.edu/sta/career
http://careers.wcu.edu/majors