Careers in Science and Engineering A Student Planning Guide to Grad School and Beyond (1996) / Chapter Skim
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A DISCUSSION OF SCENARIOS
A DISCUSSION OF SCENARIOS
Pages 121-130
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It is unusual for a highschool teacher to desire the rigorous work demanded of a master's or PhD in mathematics. However, some PhDs have found rewarding careers in teaching at the pre-college level, and many high schools and community colleges explicitly want to hire teachers at the master's level or even PhD level (in magnet schools, for example)
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If she decides on high-school teaching, she will benefit from a master's degree for the best chances of career advancement. She will also need her state's teaching certificate; many states have alternative certification programs for those with graduate degrees, allowing people to teach and obtain certification at the same time.
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His counseling office will probably offer a personality or aptitude test. Although the results of the test might be helpful, he might find even more benefit from just thinking about the questions asked on the test.
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He could organize projects or groups, look for intellectual "edges" where his work meets the work of others, and make conscious efforts to participate in discussions, seminars, and workshops. Deciding Whether To Attend Graduate School By moving directly into a job, Chris might very well satisfy her desires to earn an adequate income, to live close to home, and to have a rewarding career.
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If she does not want to move, it is sometimes possible to obtain adequate schooling at a smaller institution near one's home. Regional schools often specialize in subfields that are attractive to potential employers and provide an excellent path to an industrial position.
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The Adviser–Student Relationship Fernando should make every effort to speak with his adviser; misunderstandings are common in the hectic environment of graduate school. If his attempt fails, he should consult the head of the graduate program, whose job it is to be the liaison between students and faculty.
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Disciplinary groups are especially helpful. They often have listings of job-opening services that help to match employers looking for employees with members looking for jobs and a variety of written guidance material, including resume, interview, and job-search guides.
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It takes work and time to find a job; a search commonly lasts 6-12 months. Career Changes Self-employment requires considerable maturity and experience.
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