Congratulations! You just received an offer for an internship or full-time position. Now what? Whether you accept the offer or not, please consider reporting it to help the Mathematics Department place future Mathematics students and graduates.
Take some time to create a list of companies you’d would like to work for. These are the organizations that align with your interests and goals. Check out this video:
2 - Creating A LAMP List
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3. Evaluate Companies and Check for Openings
Make sure to rank where each of your companies lies in hiring BYU alumni and if they currently have openings. This will help you prioritize your applications: This video will show you how:
3 - Prioritize Target Employers
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4. Network Strategically
Networking is a key to finding opportunities in today’s job market. Learn effective networking strategies to connect with professionals in your area and field. Watch BYU’s Career & Experiential Learning videos on how to network effectively:
4 - Find Contacts and Track Communication
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5. Perfect Your Resume and Cover Letter
Work on refining your resume and cover letter with resources like Heidi Jarvis and Vmock. A strong resume package will make you stand out to future employers.
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6. Request an Interview Discussion
Reach out to a career advisor like Allie Sensinger to discuss plans regarding industry, REUs, and graduate school. Exploring possibilities in Mathematics is her specialty.
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7. Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
Create an attractive LinkedIn profile that showcases your skills and experiences. Make sure to run this by Allie Sensinger to verify it is working.
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8. Utilize Handshake
Take advantage of Handshake, a valuable platform for finding job opportunities and connecting with employers.
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9. Practice Mock Interview and Mock Tech Interviews
Check out job boards like Handshake, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Hackerrank, and Indeed. If you need ideas on searching, please meet with Allie Sensinger.
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11. Plan to attend Math 191 and the Math Career Essentials (MATH 495) courses
Not only will these courses prepare you for industry and academic pursuits, but your employability will skyrocket once you have taken these classes.
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12. Attend On-Campus Career Fairs & Networking Events
Don’t miss out on career fairs and networking events hosted by BYU. Careers & Experiential Learning hosts many career fairs and company information sessions each semester. Check with Handshake to register for these events.
See the top 10 most common companies and job positions recent BYU Mathematics undergraduates have for their first jobs.
Mathematics is central to life in a technological society. The rigor and discipline required to excel in mathematics develop skills that are in constant demand and open up opportunities in a variety of fields. These opportunities include academia, finance, data science, engineering, technology, and government. BYU Mathematics Majors have gone on to work at a variety of places such as Google, Goldman Sachs, the U.S. Government and are also sought by professional schools of law, medicine, and management. Mathematical experience beyond basic calculus enhances the life and capabilities of every intellectually curious student.
Airtable: Companies who have hired or expressed interest in BYU Math Graduates
The Airtable is an ever-changing database of companies that have hired or expressed interest in hiring BYU Math students for internships and jobs. You can filter by job titles, location, last known hire, etc. If you need help networking or applying, make sure to check out the information above! Make sure to scroll down to see more companies and right to see all the information about each company and the hiring/interest history.