Business & Economics Dept. Home Page
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Economics Employment Web Sites
General Career Exploration Website - http://online.onetcenter.org
Spotlight on Careers Website - www.spotlightoncareers.org
For current employment websites, type keywords such as "economics
employment" in an online search engine.
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Professional Economics Associations
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Need More Info?
For more information or assistance with an internship, graduate
school or the job search process, please set up an appointment with one of the
Counselors in the Office of Career Services by calling 651.638.6460 or stopping
by CC322.
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Adapted From:
http://www2.gaou.edu/sta/career
http://careers.wcu.edu/majors
