CAREER GUIDE
Some people can climb high by sucking up. Sections, committees, and chapters that are
And this is not evil, nor is it uncouth if done ladders for leadership within the ASA, offer
with panache and a degree of dignity. It crosses chances to network with like-minded people;
a moral line (I think) if one takes advantage of and help build your résumé
such favoritism to torpedo others in the office.
More broadly, statisticians may face special ethi-
The opportunity to practice public speaking
cal challenges; we often have to find honest ways
at every JSM and a 20-minute forum at which
to let the data speak on behalf of our employers’
to advertise yourself
interests, and sometimes that just isn’t possible. In
such cases, you must use all your powers of diplo-
Journals, a directory of members, online
macy to head off direct conflict. But, if such arise,
job listings, short courses, a conference
then doing the right thing is not going to protect
calendar, and other ways to keep up with
you. So, keep an updated résumé handy and don’t
our profession and colleagues.
wait around when the weather changes.
The ASA was created to be an engine for career
These ASA resources are a huge benefit of
growth for all statisticians. Among its many other
membership, and their relative advantage is
services, it offers the following:
especially great for master’s statisticians, isolated
statisticians, and those working in industries or
Salary surveys for statisticians, broken out
agencies whose professional staff includes many
by useful covariates such as sector and rank—
nonstatisticians. ■
this is essential for evaluating job offers and
negotiating raises
Professional job fairs at every JSM—the
last day is open to all, and it never hurts to
look at your options and keep your search
skills sharp
Continuing education opportunities, both
as a student and as a teacher
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