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Internship and Career Preparation

Expand each section to better understand how to prepare for an internship and career.

Step 1: Prepare

1. Prepare Steps

  • Reach out to career advisor, Allie Sensinger, to discuss plans regarding industry, Research Experience for Undergraduates (REUs), and graduate school. Exploring possibilities in Mathematics is her specialty. Take the time to chat about what you're interested and Allie can help you find what is out there!

    1. Learn how to conduct an effective job search:

    2. Take some time to create a list of companies you’d would like to work for. These are the organizations that align with your interests and goals. BYU Career Services has put together this video and instructions on creating a LAMP List.

    3. Networking is key to finding opportunities in today’s job market. To make sure you are ready to network:

      1. Update your LinkedIn profile
      2. Update your BYU Connect profile
      3. Talk to Allie Sensor about Steve Dalton's TIARA Framework on interactions
      4. Watch BYU’s Career & Experiential Learning video on how to network effectively

    4. Work on refining your resume and cover letter with resources like Heidi Jarvis and  Vmock. A strong resume package will make you stand out to future employers.

      1. Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile: Create an attractive LinkedIn profile that showcases your skills and experiences.
        If you can, meet with Allie Sensinger to get helpful feedback. If you can't meet, feel free to email Allie your profile link for ideas.

        1. Not only will these courses prepare you for industry and academic pursuits, but your employability will skyrocket once you have taken these classes.

        2. There are many different career paths amiable to you. Be on the lookout for various career fairs happening at BYU and surrounding schools.

          Check out Career Fair events on Handshake
        Allie Sensinger

        Career mentor for BYU Math students—helping you land internships, apply for jobs, and grow professionally.

        Schedule Meeting or Mock Interview with Allie
        Heidi Jarvis

        Helping you create, develop, and refine your résumé and CV for future job, internship, and graduate school applications.

        Email Heidi Jarvis to schedule a resume or cover letter review
        Matty the Mathematics Resume Builder

        Switch to GPT-5.2 (creator's recommended model) Tech-powered Career Assistant for BYU

        Chat with Matty
        Step 2: Apply

        • Take advantage of Handshake, a valuable platform for finding job opportunities and connecting with employers. 

          1. Don’t miss out on career fairs and networking events hosted by BYU. Careers & Experiential Learning hosts many career fairs and company information sessions each semester. Check with Handshake to register for these events.

          2. Check out job boards like Handshake, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Hackerrank, and Indeed. If you need ideas on searching, please meet with Allie Sensinger.

            1. Make sure to rank where each of your companies lies in hiring BYU alumni and if they currently have openings. This video will show you how to Prioritize Target Employers.
            Check out companies that have expressed interest in BYU Math Students!
            Step 3: Interview

            Once you have submitted applications, make sure to prepare for potential interviews. You might only have a couple days warning from the call to the interview!

            • Meet with Allie Sensinger to practice mock interviews or use Big Interview to practice.

              1. 2. leetcode, hackrank for Tech interviews

                • Dress professionally. Check out ideas here
                • Arrive 10 minutes early for zoom call or in person interviews
              Step 4: Now what?

              Send a thank you email within 24 hours of your interview.
              Check out tips for how to write an interview/job thank you note HERE.
              Check out template ideas HERE.

              Airtable: Companies who have hired or expressed interest in BYU Math Graduates

              The Airtable is an ever-changing database of companies that have hired or expressed interest in hiring BYU Math students for internships and jobs.

              You can filter by job titles, location, last known hire, etc. If you need help networking or applying, make sure to check out the information above!

              Make sure to scroll down to see more companies and right to see all the information about each company and the hiring/interest history.