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Questions on mathematical career development. Keep in mind that asking for personal advice about your individual career development is not allowed on Mathematics Stack Exchange. Also consider whether your question is more appropriate for Academia Stack Exchange.

Questions on mathematical career development. Keep in mind that asking for personal advice about your individual career development is not allowed on Mathematics Stack Exchange. Also consider whether your question is more appropriate for Academia Stack Exchange.

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Head hunters/job search sites for Mathematicians?

What are good job search sites, head hunter/recruiting agencies for mathematicians looking for industry jobs? If this question is not appropriate for the math stack exchange, please feel free to redirect me.
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Career advice: switching from teaching at 48

I am 48 at the moment, teaching in a small university campus. I am deeply dissatisfied with this line of work and desperately want to get out of teaching. I do not know what I can do though, considering my age and background. I have a doctoral…
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Roadmap to be a good mathematician

Recently, I concerned about my future. When I was a child, I didn't spend much on studying mathematics, so I got Cs or below. At that time, I didn't realize why I have to study. Thus, I lose my interests in studying. One day, I read a book and that…
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Transferring into an elite graduate school

Is there any hope of transferring into a more prestigious PhD program in a different field?(math to physics, or math to applied math) Are there any prestigious PhD programs that look favorably on an applicant who has already earned a PhD in a…
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How necessary is abstract algebra for computational/statistical careers?

I'm an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota, and I'm wondering about how necessary abstract algebra is for future careers in computational industry work or statistics graduate school. I have figured out that I will need advanced…
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What kind of side work can math professors (researchers) do for extra income?

I am considering a career as a math professor with interests in Abstract Algebra and Topology. I wonder if there's any side work that a math professor can do for extra income? Thank you!
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London School of Geometry and Number Theory application question

The London School of Geometry and Number Theory is essentially a graduate school offering PhD programmes in the above areas and it it a joint effort of Imperial, KCL and UCL. My question is, should I apply for a position in the LSGNT, is it normal…
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What are the list of math books one must complete before entering into a Ph.D.?

I am interested to know what books one should complete before entering their Ph.D. in mathematics? What topics I should have a strong grip on in order to feel eligible for entering into a Ph.D. One of my seniors said I must complete Baby Rudin,…
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Reading material for mathematical applications in physics and engineering

I have done graduation in Mechanical Engineering and due to my interest in Mathematics, I have completed my MS in Mathematical Physics. Now I am planning to do a Ph.D. I want to do this on some mathematical applications either in Engineering or…
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Which jobs involve math but can be done without using the internet?

After a long struggle with focusing in my mathematical studies I found out that if I use the Internet very irregular, like once every 4 days, I can be productive and enjoy mathematics. My question is are there jobs involving mathematics out there…
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