Page 45 - Choices Magazine - KS3 Issue 2

CAREERS

Salary Skills

• As a statistician outside of London, You will need to have:
you’ll typically start on a salary of • mathematical ability and ACTIVITIES
around £26,000 (statistical officer) or computer literacy
£29,000 (assistant statistician). • a clear understanding of
• Salaries for experienced statisticians statistical terms and concepts
range from £44,000 to £50,000. Salaries • analytical skills TO TRY...
for those based in London are higher. • written and oral communication skills

Income figures are intended as a guide only • problem-solving skills
• the ability to communicate results Careers activities don’t always have to take place within the classroom
and findings to non-statisticians or while you are at school. There are many careers activities which can
Working Hours • the ability to influence others take place at home which you can complete by yourself.

Most statisticians work full time hours. • a practical and strategic
approach to work
Flexible working hours are common. • a high level of accuracy
Paid overtime is occasionally available. and attention to detail Your Careers Leader can provide you with a copy
Part-time work, home working and • the capability to plan your work of these activities which can be downloaded HERE.
career breaks are also possible. and meet deadlines
• the capacity to work alone
Qualifications and within teams.

Employers typically look for graduates
with a degree that has a statistical
or quantitative component.
Examples include:
• economics
• geography
• mathematics
• psychology
• statistics.

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