for you So what do they do Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions Skills Needed Bachelors Degree Analytical skills ID: 1028652
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1. Financial Analyst Is this career for you?
2. So, what do they do???Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.
3. Skills Needed?Bachelor’s Degree Analytical skillsCommunication skillsComputer skillsDecision making skillsDetail orientedMath skills
4. What About Salary?Entry Level Annual Wage: $48,298 per year (FL) $23.22 per hour (FL) Experienced Average Wage: $84,698 per year (FL) $40.72 per hour Median Annual Wage 2012: $76,950 per year $37.00 per hour
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8. Create a resumeStart your search earlyDiscuss opportunities with friends, teachers, parents, etc.Take advantage of Jobs for TarsDon’t be afraid to try something newWhere to Start?
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10. Who are you?Organized?Investigative?Independent?Like flexability?ACTUARY
11. What does an actuary do?Analyzes statistical data.Forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits.
12. What are the skills required?Main SkillsProbability/statisticsBasic calculusCritical thinkingComplex problem solvingGeneral SkillsReading comprehensionActive listening/learningSpeakingWriting
13. How do I become one?Bachelors DegreeSeries of examsProbabilityFinancial MathematicsFinancial Economics
14. But the pay?
15. AccountantAnalyzes financial informationPrepares financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
16. What do I need to know?EnterprisingMathematicsActive listeningSpeakingWriting
17. Education RequiredBachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.Master's degreeSpecialized programs, such as a bachelor's degree in internal auditing.Junior accounting positions
18. SalaryEntry-level$47,000Median$63,000Leading Accountants$70,000 to $120,000Senior$65,000
19. Operational ResearchAnalyst
20. Job Descriptionensuring that computer programs are producing desired results (tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data or controlling other equipment)Studies the operational structures of different businesses and analyzes their efficiency.Develops experimental models and environments to conduct researchDefines data requirements, and gathers information using statistical tests.Prepare reports for management defining and evaluating problems and recommending solutions.
21. What do I need to become one?Education :Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or Computer Science Master’s Degree in Operational ResearchSkills:Complex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningReading ComprehensionMathematicsTime Management?????
22. Job Opportunities/SalaryCA:Entry- $ 51,780Average- $ 87,670FL:Entry- $37,710 Average- $ 56,971DC:Entry- $ 55,130Average- $ 92,010NY:Entry- $ 44,700 Average- $111,570TX:Entry- $ 41,690Average- $ 75,150National Average:$79,830Number of Jobs in (2012): 73,2002012-2022: 27% increase
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24. Job DescriptionA Lawyer…Represents clients in court/government agencies.Examines legal data Evaluates findings and develops strategies and arguments Prepares legal briefs and opinions, and files appeals Selects jurors, argues motions, meets with judges and questions witnessesSource: "Florida CHOICES." - Career Profile. Web. 27 Jan. 2014. <https://secure.flchoices.org/Career_Planning/Career_Profile/Career_Profile.aspx?id=B02iSyIQxOi2RETNEDgNMAXAP3DPAXXAP3DPAX>.
25. What do I need to do to become one?LSATBAREducation :Bachelor's Degree LSAT Score between 155-180Law SchoolPass the BarSkills:LogicSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningPersuasionReading Comprehension
26. Job Opportunities/SalaryCA:Entry- $ 73,950Average- $ 153,480FL:Entry- $ 53,706Average- $ 122,512DC:Entry- $ 92,010Average- $ 165,590NY:Entry- $ 65,220 Average- $ 151,850TX:Entry- $ 54,040Average- $ 129,510National Average:$130,880Number of Job in (2012): 759,8002012-2022: 10% Increase
27. mary karangelenSystems Engineering career
28. Interdisciplinary field of engineering“Big Think” managers on large, complex projectsCompanies ranging from major transportation networks to military defense Problems they solve:ReliabilityLogistics Coordination of different engineering teamsEvaluation methods and troubleshootingOptimizationRisk managementOverview
29. Pretty much everywhereWhere do systems engineers work?
30. Entry level job salary (Orlando) : $52,000Average job salary (Orlando): $86,000Experienced job salary (Orlando): $137,000Demand is soaring among a diverse and expanding universe of employersEducation requirements: An undergrad degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics; some jobs might also require certification as a certified systems engineering professional (CSEP)Drawbacks: Long hours are common; project deadlines can be fierceWhat are the perks?
31. Choose an appropriate major: Math, CS, Physics…Keep your GPA high!Take multiple internships in a variety of engineering fieldsTake optimization, risk management, operations research methods courses offered at RollinsGo to conferences that interest you and bring your resume!Look for areas of the country that specialize in the type of engineering you might be interested inHow do I get a Sys Eng job?
32. My Internship!Signal processingWiki: Signal processing is an area of systems engineering, electrical engineering, and applied mathematics that deals with operations on or analysis of analog as well as digital signals
33. Trident Systems incorporatedCompany I worked for: Trident Systems Inc. (Fairfax, VA)What I was paid: $14/hrHours I worked: 8am – 5pm M-F Who was my mentor: Dr. Charles Hsu Ph.D.What did I do: Edited internal documentsMathLab codesLearned all about RADAR, UAVs, Analog to Digital conversions, worked with field testing data, attend conferences
34. Trident Systems Inc. = ~90 employeesWork from home!Mostly independent work, I was given problems to solve myselfWorked in more than one departmentMove higher more quicklyLarger company ie, Northrop Grumman = ~70,000 employeesLess freedomLess responsibilitiesMore competition for internshipsLess opportunity to move up in the companySmall vs. Large companies
35. Alcoa Power & Propulsion (Independence, OH) www.alcoa.com BAE Systems (Reston, VA) www.baesystems.comBall Aerospace & Technologies Corp (Boulder, CO) www.ballaerospace.comBoeing (Seattle, WA) www.boeing.comBooz Allen Hamilton (McLean, VA) www.boozallen.comDRS Technologies (Parsippany, NJ) www.drs.comGE Aviation (Grand Rapids, MI) www.geae.comGeneral Dynamics Electric Boat (Groton, CT) www.gdeb.comMeggitt Defense Systems, Inc (Irvine, CA) www.meggittdefense.comNorthrop Grumman (Los Angeles, CA)careers.northropgrumman.comPratt & Whitney (East Hartford, CT) www.pw.utc.comRaytheon Co (Waltham, MA) www.raytheon.comOther companies with internships
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