Career path
Mathematicians
Conduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.
What this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- Numerical ReasoningCentral
How you handle quantitative information: ratios, percentages, simple inferences from data.
- OpennessCentral
How drawn you are to new ideas, aesthetic experiences, and unconventional approaches.
- Investigative InterestsCentral
Your interest in analyzing, researching, and understanding how things work.
- IndependenceCentral
How much you value autonomy, self-direction, and freedom from close supervision.
- AchievementCentral
How much you value visible accomplishment and using your abilities to their fullest.
- Artistic InterestsImportant
Your interest in creative expression, design, and aesthetic work.
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Technology & engineering
- Job titles you'll see
- Mathematicians
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