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Beyond Academia: Navigating a job Search in Business, Government, and Nonprofit Organizations

Explore opportunities in business, government, and nonprofit sectors as a mathematician. Learn about key industries, skills, and job search strategies for a successful career transition.

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Beyond Academia: Navigating a job Search in Business, Government, and Nonprofit Organizations

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  1. Katherine Eriksen, Assistant Director of Career Services Beyond Academia: Navigating a job Search in Business, Government, and Nonprofit Organizations The Graduate College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  2. Career Options for Mathematicians • Applied mathematics (e.g. biomathematics) • Computer science and software development • Business/Financial analysis and modeling • Cryptography • Operations research • Actuarial science • Public policy • Technical writing The Graduate College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  3. Career Options for Mathematicians • Applied mathematics (e.g. biomathematics) • Computer science and software development • Business/Financial analysis and modeling • Cryptography • Operations research • Actuarial science • Public policy • Technical writing The Graduate College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  4. Graduate Student Skills • Consider transferrable skills related to: • Research projects • Teaching experiences • Coursework • Leadership and service • Extracurricular activities The Graduate College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  5. Getting Started • Before you begin your job search, consider: • What careers or organizations would you prefer? • How does this fit into your long term career goals? • Do you have geographic preferences? • Do you have a partner who also needs to secure employment? • When will you realistically be prepared to begin a full-time position? • Are there expanded career options you would like to consider? The Graduate College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  6. 1. Determine your priorities • Industry • Job responsibilities • Location • Company size • Type of organization

  7. 2. Do your research • Focus on specific field or industry • Investigate specific companies • Find where to look for jobs in this field

  8. Research tools • LinkedIn • Vault • Wetfeet • LexisNexis (Hoover’s Reports) • Company websites • Professional organizations • Networking • RSS feeds • Versatile PhD

  9. 3. Tailor your materials • Research field, organization, position • Determine your important experience • Highlight relevant skills

  10. 4. Apply! • Use multiple job search techniques • Stay focused and motivated

  11. How do I find a job? The Graduate College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  12. Finding jobs in Business and Industry The Graduate College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  13. Finding jobs in Nonprofits The Graduate College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  14. Finding jobs in Government The Graduate College University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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