Salient: Victoria University Students' Paper. Vol. 29, No. 6. 1966.

Wider Horizons

Wider Horizons

These days science graduates have wider horizons than before, particularly in the Public Service. Those with broad interests, especially those who work well with with other people, can usefully employ their qualifications in occupations so far not regarded as suitable for scientists.

For instance Treasury needs investigating officers who have majored in economics or mathematics.

The science graduate prepared to take a broad view of his future can look for a career in External Affairs.

Management Services— an important branch of the State Services Commission in promoting the efficiency of the Public Service—employs people who can handle quantitative ideas or analyse facts.

And there is the E.D.P. revolution. The Public Service is a leader in the use of computers. It has four now and two of the most modern on order. There are some 40 Electronic Data Processing programmers in the Public Service but more are needed. Graduates majoring in mathematics would do well to consider E.D.P. work in the Public Service. There is no better place for training and experience in this expanding field. Prospects, conditions and salaries are excellent.

Finally, those who believe there ought to be more understanding in top administrative positions of science and what it can achieve, can do something about it by making their careers in general administration. The Public Service needs good graduates in all disciplines for this work.