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Great Jobs For... Series September 21, 2005

"What can I do with a degree in math?"

You've worked hard for that math degree. Now what? Sometimes, the choice of careers can seem endless. The most difficult part of a job search is starting it. This is where Great Jobs for Math Majors comes in. Designed to help you put your major to work, this handy guide covers the basics of a job search and provides detailed profiles of careers in math. From the worlds of finance and science to manufacturing and education, you'll explore a variety of job options for math majors and determine the best fit for your personal, professional, and practical needs.

Do you want to be an actuary? Work in the banking industry? Program computers? In this updated edition, you'll find:

  • Job-search basics such as crafting résumés and writing cover letters
  • Self-assessment exercises to help determine your professional fit
  • Investigative tools to help you find the perfect job
  • Networking tips to get your foot in the door before your résumé is even sent
  • True tales from practicing professionals about everyday life on the job
  • Current statistics on earnings, advancement, and the future of the profession
  • Resources for further information, including journals, professional associations, and online resources

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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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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (September 21, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071448594
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071448598
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #534,914 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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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!!!!!!!!, June 8, 1999
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars The focus should have been more on what you can do with a math major, July 1, 2008
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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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Ideas, February 12, 2009
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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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