Informational Presentations

In an effort to provide current, direct information about careers in industry, the Department of Mathematics invites industry professionals who are interested in talking to our mathematics students. These presentations may or may not be in connection with recruiting. Even if a company is not currently hiring, here are tips on leaving positive impressions: Address people professionally. Avoid use of slang and other vocabulary that is not suitable in a typical business setting. Be respectful of the presenter’s time and that of other attendees if others are waiting behind you. Have a brief (one- to two-minute) elevator speech prepared. (For more information on that term, read “Preparing Your Elevator Speech” at the web site of Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management and “60-Second Networking: 3 Elevator Speeches for the Job Hunt” by Robert Half International.)

There is no set regularity to how often we can offer these presentations. We will do our best to hold them when people in industry are interested and able to come to campus, and when space to hold an event is available.

Note: Although we are happy to help facilitate recruiting and information sessions, the UC San Diego Department of Mathematics does not specifically endorse any outside company or other organization.