Trying to find a job w/ math degree.

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The discussion revolves around job searching strategies for individuals graduating with a mathematics degree, particularly focusing on opportunities in actuarial science and applied mathematics, such as statistics and data analysis. Participants share insights on potential employers and the job market landscape.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to pursue a career in actuarial science but notes limited opportunities in Oklahoma, prompting a search for alternative fields.
  • The same participant indicates a preference for applied mathematics, particularly statistics, and mentions enjoyment in calculus, statistics, and probability courses.
  • Several companies are suggested by the participant for job applications, including OGE Electric Company, American Fidelity, Riskmetrics, DEQ, and OPM.
  • Another participant comments on the difficulty of finding jobs specifically requiring a math degree, while suggesting that jobs requiring a math degree should be more accessible.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the ease of finding jobs with a math degree, with some expressing frustration while others suggest that opportunities may exist.

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The discussion reflects personal circumstances, such as geographic limitations and individual preferences for specific fields within mathematics, which may influence job search outcomes.

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So I am soon to graduate soon w/ a BA in math. I have 2 plans in terms of finding jobs:

1) try for acturial science

2) go into a different field.

My state ok oklahoma, doesn't have much of an actuarial oppurtunity, so I want to see what I can do in a different field. And, for personal reasons, I think I will need to stay in oklahoma for atleast a couple years before I can relocate to another bigger state.

What I want to focus on, is to go into applied math, specifically, statistics. I have found that I enjoy clac, stat, and probablitity classes the most, and would like to do this kind of job.

I did do some research, and found a few places to send my resume to:

OGE electric company
American Fidelity
Riskmetrics
DEQ
OPM

etc etc...

ofcourse, a few of those, my career services found them for me, and she recommend me to try those...

Are there any other places that you guys can think of that can help me find a job? I really want to go into like data analysis, risk analysis field, but I don't want to limit myself to just the insurance world(acturial science).

Any types of other companies I can look into?

I mean, what type of jobs do you all recommend?
 
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It's hard to find a job with a math degree.
finding a job which requires the applicant to have a math degree on the other hand should be a piece of cake.
 
tribdog said:
It's hard to find a job with a math degree.
finding a job which requires the applicant to have a math degree on the other hand should be a piece of cake.


Good one, as always :biggrin:
 

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