Browse to find someone that interests you

How to choose? Am I familiar with this field? Do I know someone using mathematics at work? What would I ask a current-day mathematician? Profiles of Mathematicians Early Career Profile Network Career Profiles Do women become mathematicians? Can I connect with other students interested in mathematics? What kind of problems do mathematicians solve? What recognition do mathematicians get? What do mathematicians earn?

Anish, Blanche L. Occupations Related to Mathematics. American Memory. By the People, For the People: Posters from the WPA, 1936-1943. Lib. of Congress, Washington [cph 3b48987]

Create a résumé for your person

How do I write a résumé? Writing Guide: Résumé Writing Résumé Writing Tutorial

Find a job your person might want

What jobs need mathematical skills? What careers use math? What kind of organizations employ mathematicians?

How do I prepare for an interview?

What do I need? Dress in character Bring a sample of your work to explain Know your company Practice answering typical questions Successful Interviewing

Teacher resources: Other career assignments you can modify

Characters for Hire

Students analyze descriptions and actions of a Shakespearean character to develop a résumé for a job [rubric] (PDF)
Note: Revise design to provide authentic purpose

Creating Careers for Characters

Students become character from a novel or short story and develop their résumé to find a job [rubric] (PDF)
Note: Revise design to provide authentic audience

What do Scientists Do?

Students investigate science fields or disciplines to write reports for a class booklet
Note: Revise design extend thinking from reporting information to inquiry and provide a reason for booklet 

Want to be a...?

Gain familiarity with careers and opportunities in scientific expeditions to create a poster
Note: Revise design to extend thinking from reporting information to inquiry