Math Career Preparation

Catalog description

This course will raise student awareness of professional opportunities in the Mathematical Sciences. Students will build a detailed career development plan targeted on specific job opportunities in industries and companies. Students will participate in the various services offered by the Career Preparation center on campus, including resume writing and VMOCK, presentation skills practice, interview preparation and practice, Handshake, career workshops, and BYUI connect. At least four times a semester, students will participate in career preparation seminars given by career mathematical scientists, including BYUI alumni. Here they will learn what the work environment is like, what skill sets are most valued, expectations, and opportunities. Students will work on projects that will build their resumes.