Applied Math Major: Work Experience Impact?

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Having work experience outside of your field, such as in customer service or tutoring, does not necessarily hinder job prospects in applied math or related scientific roles. While relevant experience is beneficial, strong references and positive evaluations from supervisors can significantly enhance employability. Demonstrating enthusiasm and a proactive attitude, even in unrelated positions, can reflect well on a candidate's work ethic and character, which are valuable traits to potential employers in the scientific and statistical job market.
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Ok, my major is applied math so I'm obviously going to end up in a scientific or statistical application based job latter on. Does having working experience that doesn't relate to jobs similar to the types aforementioned hinder my prospects later on? I'm thinking that I could get a job over the summer just for pocket change.( i.e jamba juice, tutor kids etc)
 
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It would be better to get a related job, but what's more important is getting a good reference from your supervisors, IMO.

Even at a Jamba Juice, if your boss rates you as enthusiastic and a go-getter, that says a great deal about you as an employee.
 

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