When
Where
4 Concurrent Workshops, 4 sessions each, 30 minutes each:
Session 1: 10:30-11am
Session 2: 11:15-11:45am
Session 3: 2:45-3:15pm
Session 4: 3:30-4:00pm
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Workshop Details:
Toby and Kyle:Title: Tackling the Technical Interview: A Math & Computer Science Workshop for Job Seekers
Description: In this interactive workshop, you'll gain hands-on experience preparing for technical interviews in software engineering and data science. Led by professionals in the field, we'll cover key strategies for technical interviews, including best practices for presenting solutions in a clear and concise manner and problem-solving techniques.
You'll then put these skills into practice with a mock interview, working through real interview questions that range from programming problems to statistics and probability puzzles. This low-stakes opportunity will help you get comfortable with the format and refine your communication style.
To wrap up, we'll provide feedback on your mock interview performance and share a collection of resources and advice for continued preparation.
Please bring your laptop
Andrew and Patrick:
Title: Cracking the Code: Mastering Your Job Hunt in Mathematics
Description: Ready to turn your math skills into a rewarding career? Job hunting is more than just sending out resumes—it's about strategy, focus, and understanding the job market. In this interactive session, we'll break down the essentials of a successful job search, including how to analyze job postings, plan your hunt effectively, and leverage tools like LinkedIn and Glassdoor to stand out. You'll gain insights into what employers are looking for and leave with actionable tips to kickstart your career journey with confidence.
Brie and Teri:
Title: Aiming Your Job Pitch
Description: Workshop your ability to clearly and succinctly respond to the ever-popular request "Tell me about your research” in a group setting. We will create a supportive environment for you to practice pitching your skills to a technically savvy not-necessarily-academic-math person with an eye towards making your skills more obviously desirable to those who can hire you. Industry professionals Brie Finegold and Teri Suzuki will lead the session and give feedback. Please bring a few copies of your resume.
(Groups of people with circular tables. Might be able to bring other people who do hiring who can participate.)
Dan and Bridget:
Title: "Beyond the Chalkboard: Exploring Career Opportunities for Mathematicians in Industry and Beyond"
Description: In this session, we will survey the space of math jobs for graduates with Mathematical Sciences degrees, and speak to how to get them. We will begin with a "map" of the main sectors where one may find math job opportunities, this "map" might include some connections to key skill areas, and courses that will be required/beneficial.
After completing the math career map, we will dive deeper into the problems, skills, and day-to-day experiences for each of the following sectors:
1. Academic sector
2. Tech sector
3. Health, Biotechnology, medical ( insurance, billing, product dev, fraud, radiology, biotechnology, genetics big data,...)
4. Government sector (DoE, DoD, FFRDC, Law Enforcement)
5. Business analytics (cross sector)