Great Jobs For . . . Each book in this series helps students discover new employment possibilities, assess strengths and interests, and develop a path for advancement and success in a chosen field. Ideal for those exploring which major to take in college.
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Stephen E. Lambert is the director of career services at Plymouth State College in Plymouth, New Hampshire.
Ruth J. DeCotis is the director of recruitment services at Plymouth State College.
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is the book math majors have been searching for!!!!!!!!,
By Statmike "statmike" (FL, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Great Jobs for Math Majors (Paperback)
As a recent graduate with a math degree this is the book I have been searching for. This is the only book you should need. It covers the interview, cover letters, resumes, networking and everything else. All other books on this subject limit discussion to education majors and jobs. This book does the same but gives equal treatment to those who seek jobs with math as a primary skill. It has hints for everything you could imagine. Gives lists of job titles and many job discriptions. Also gives some contact information for organizations that will be of help or interest to anyone looking for employment using their math degree. Once again, this is a must buy!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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The focus should have been more on what you can do with a math major,
By Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)
This review is from: Great Jobs for Math Majors (Paperback)
I have been teaching college mathematics for over a quarter century, so I have passed many students out into the wild. With this background, I was somewhat disappointed with the contents of this book. From the title, one would assume that the subject is solely the careers that one can pursue armed with mathematical knowledge.
However, the first 95 pages are dedicated to the mechanics of searching for a job, activities such as how to write a resume, how to prepare for an interview and how to conduct a follow up. This is generic and has very little specificity to the math major. The next section describes how to select a graduate school. I suppose this can be considered a job, but once again, the title refers to the career paths available to a math major. On page 110, the authors get around to describing some of the occupations that a math major can function in. My belief is that the authors should have skipped the first two sections and started here. The most likely reader would be someone considering a math major, not about ready to leave school having completed one. This could have been a much better and more focused book.
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This review is from: Great Jobs for Math Majors, Second ed. (Great Jobs For... Series) (Paperback)
Being a math major, I've found it tough to find a career where I actually fit in (besides teaching). This book actually gave me some great ideas.
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Self-assessment is the process by which you begin to acknowledge your own particular blend of education, experiences, values, needs, and goals. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
possible job titles, college career office, operations research analysts, underdeveloped skills, sales service representatives, math graduate, portable skills, preferred skills, math degree, broadcast letter, career libraries, analyst positions, math majors, career outlook, math education, purchasing professionals, career services office Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Des Moines, United States, Membership Directory, Society of Actuaries, American Mathematical Society, Mathematical Association of America, San Francisco, Best Companies, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Education, Encyclopedia of Associations, Mathematics Career Paths, Offer Considerations, Eighteenth Street, Gale Research Inc, Interviewing Follow-Up, San Diego, West Coast, Career Horizons, Fifth Avenue, Joyce Lain Kennedy, Peterson's Guide, The Chronicle of Higher Education New!
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Self-assessment is the process by which you begin to acknowledge your own particular blend of education, experiences, values, needs, and goals. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
possible job titles, college career office, operations research analysts, underdeveloped skills, sales service representatives, math graduate, portable skills, preferred skills, math degree, broadcast letter, career libraries, analyst positions, math majors, career outlook, math education, purchasing professionals, career services office Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Des Moines, United States, Membership Directory, Society of Actuaries, American Mathematical Society, Mathematical Association of America, San Francisco, Best Companies, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Education, Encyclopedia of Associations, Mathematics Career Paths, Offer Considerations, Eighteenth Street, Gale Research Inc, Interviewing Follow-Up, San Diego, West Coast, Career Horizons, Fifth Avenue, Joyce Lain Kennedy, Peterson's Guide, The Chronicle of Higher Education New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Guide to Internet Job Searching, 2002-2003 by Margaret Riley Dikel on page 205, page 239, and Back Matter
- Occupational Outlook Handbook 1992-93 on page 100, page 194, and Back Matter
- Occupational Outlook Handbook by U S Dept of Labor on page 100, page 194, and Back Matter
- Occupational Outlook Handbook 2002-2003 (Occupational Outlook Handbook (Jist Works)) by Us Department of Labor on page 100, page 194, and Back Matter
- Pure Mathematics: Detailed Solutions to Advanced Level Questions by D. Murray on page 139, and page 174
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