Career Development and Calling

Economics

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The field of economics is quite broad. While special knowledge of specific subject matter is necessary for certain occupational settings, not all employment settings require specialization. Check with your professors to see if you should consider a specialized economics field. Use your college years to develop skills in problem solving, critical thinking, management and administration, and communication.

What is Your Focus?

Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popular Economics jobs today.

Business

Job Titles:
Advertising Manager, Budget Consultant, Financial Planner, Commodities Analyst

Potential Employers:
Advertising Firms, Consulting Firms

Strategies:

  • Obtain internships in field of specialization
  • Pursue graduate programs for specialization or advancement
  • Acquire statistical and computer skills
  • Develop good written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrate ability to work independently and present results

Government

Job Titles:
Labor Economist, Auditor, Lawyer, Lobbyist

Potential Employers:
Government Agencies, Chambers of Commerce, Labor Unions, Consumer Organizations, Polital Action Groups

Strategies:

  • Pursue graduate programs for specialization or advancement
  • Serve in student government
  • Obtain internships in government agencies
  • Become familiar with state and federal application processes
  • Join college, local, and state, political agencies

Banking

Job Titles:
Bank Officer, Credit Analyst, personnel Manager, Estate Planner

Potential Employers:
Banks and Financial Institutions, Investment Firms, Chambers of Commerce, Consulting Firms

Strategies:

  • Obtain internships in financial institutions
  • Develop strong analytical and communication skills
  • Gain experience as cashier, teller, or clerical assistant
  • Serve as officer/treasurer in campus organizations

Market Research

Job Titles:
Market Researcher and Analyst, Business Journalist

Potential Employers:
Corporations, Market Research Firms, Financial Institutions, Newspapers and Periodicals

Strategies:

  • Pursue grauate programs for specialization or advancement
  • Demonstrate statistical analysis and computer competence
  • Join student, local, or state marketing associations
  • Volunteer with canvassing / phone interviewing opportunities
  • Serve as a reporter for campus newspaper
  • Develop ability to work with and teach small and large groups

Insurance and Securities

Job Titles:
Claims Agent / Adjuster, Estate Planner, Auditor, Actuary

Potential Employers:
Insurance Companies, Financial Institutions, Labor Unions

Strategies:

  • Consider a double major or minor in business
  • Serve as treasurer in a campus organization
  • Gain computer competence and statistical skills
  • Obtain internships in actuarial science fields
  • Become familiar with actuarial licensing procedures
  • Obtain sales experience
  • Demonstrate ability to work well with teams and project groups

Employment Web Sites

General Career Exploration Website - O*Net
Spotlight on Careers Website (You must be logged into the Bethel network to receive access to this site.)

For current employment websites, type keywords such as "economics employment" in an online search engine.

Professional Economics Associations

Need More Info?

For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate school or the job search process, please set up an appointment with a Career Counselor in the Office of Career Development and Calling by calling 651.638.6460 or stopping by CC322.

Adapted From:
http://www2.gaou.edu/sta/career
http://careers.wcu.edu/majors