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Why we here today…

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?.

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Why we here today…

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Options with Maths • www.prospects.ac.uk

  4. David Wilson • Statistical Officer • Department of Health

  5. Glen Capstick • BAE Systems

  6. David Wright • PGCE Maths Teaching • Alex Pritchard • Teach First Ambassador

  7. Alan Aitchinson • Ernst & Young

  8. What do employers look for? persuasive initiative innovative positive flexible proactive YOU plan ahead networker take a risk determined organised teamworker commercially aware leader problem-solver

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  10. Finding the facts…. • Real World magazine

  11. Information & Advice • Work Experience Guide for Mathematicians • Occupational Information • Careers Service Website

  12. Further Networking Opportunities • Graduate Connections Database • 4th December 08, Engineering Fair • 9th February 09, Finance Fair • 16th February 09, Careers for a Cause Fair

  13. Searching for the • latest opportunities? Look out for C-Weekly each Monday in your inbox

  14. Use our website! www.ncl.ac.uk/careers Email me! Fiona.hartley@ncl.ac.uk Come and talk to us! 2nd Floor Armstrong Building (off the Quadrangle) Drop-in times: 11 am – 4.30 pm Monday -Friday You choose ..

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