YOUR ROAD TO CAREER SUCCESS
Welcome to the BYU Statistics Department’s Career Map!
This outline provides tailored resources for every stage of your statistical journey. These resources are designed to address your specific needs and goals. Discover valuable insights, advice, and tips that will help you make informed decisions, build skills, expand your network, and maximize career opportunities.
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4 KEY POINTS
for Career Success
1. Explore/Career
- Resume
- LinkedIn
- Handshake Profile
2. Learn & Develop Skills
- Practice Coding
R, Python, SQL
- Statistical Skills
Excel
- Soft Skills
Communication/Writing
3. Network
- Informational Interviews
- Attend the Career Fairs
- Join a Club
- Information Sessions
4. Gain Experience
- Applicable Summer Jobs
- Part-time Jobs
- Internships-
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5 KEY POINTS
for Career Success
1. Update
- Resume
- Github or Digital Portfolio
- Declare Actuarial Science
(After STAT 274)
2. Practice & Learn
- Virtual Mock Interview
- Resume Review
- Coding & Analytic Skills
3. Network
- Informational Interviews
- Attend the Career Fairs
- Information Sessions
4. Gain Experience
- Become a TA/RA
- Applicable Summer Jobs or Part-time Jobs
- On Campus Internship
- Social Impact Projects
- Continued Club Involvement
5. Apply
- Internships
-(Applications in Fall for Next Summer)-
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6 KEY POINTS
for Career Success
1. Perfect
- Resume
- Github or Digital Portfolio
2. Practice & Learn
- Declare an Emphasis
- In-Person Mock Interview
- Participate in a Data Competition
- Excel & Data Visualization
- Advanced Analytics
3. Network
- Informational Interviews
- Attend the Career Fairs
- Information Sessions
- Join a Professional Organization
4. Prepare
- Take the GRE/GMAT
- Identify Writers for Letters of Recommendation
- Visit Potential Grad Schools
5. Gain Experience
- Become a TA/RA
- Applicable Summer Jobs
- Part-time Jobs
- Become a Club Leader
- Join Sandbox or On-Campus Internship
- Attend a Professional Conference
6. Apply
- Internships
(Applications in Fall for Next Summer)-
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5 KEY POINTS
for Career Success
1. Finish
- Apply to Graduate
2. Practice & Learn
- In-Person Mock Interview
- Advanced Analytics:
Regression Analysis
Machine Learning
Bayesian Methods
3. Network
- Informational Interviews
- Attend the Career Fairs
- Information Sessions
4. Gain Experience
- Become a TA/RA
- Applicable Summer Jobs
- Part-time Jobs
- Become a Club Leader
- Join Sandbox
- Do an On-Campus Internship
- Internships
5. Apply
- Post-Graduate Opportunities
Apply/Letters of Rec.
Interview
Negotiate
- Graduate School:
Applications
Financial Aid
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