What is a job in mathematics

This is a great question. I actually decided to change my major to Mathematics from Dental Hygiene/Business Administration. I met with my adviser to have a better understanding of what potential careers would be. When I met and asked her what I could do, she looked me in the eyes and told me anything I wanted - that Mathematics opens so many doors. She actually gave me a few things to research, one book being "101 careers in Mathematics". This may be a resource to you as you continue to do research.

I decided to major in Mathematics, and minor in Business Administration, therefore I could work within Business and have that Mathematics background that would appeal to companies. I originally thought about Actuary work but after research decided it wasn't for me, and opened my search to Financial Analyst work where I was able to find opportunities.

There are so many Pro's to careers with a Mathematics background. This degree enables you to think and look at situations differently compared to other people.It's appealing to companies and hiring managers.

You might want to check out the website BeAnActuary (http://beanactuary.org) beanactuary. An actuary is a business professional who evaluates risk, often in an insurance company. There are also more nontraditional opportunities for actuaries because risk is so much a part of modern life.

If you like what you see on the website you should know that you need to be a self starter as an actuary, so you can pass the exams required to get the credentials while you are also working in a business environment. But you don't have to go to school beyond an undergraduate degree to get these credentials.