Hello to all economics enthusiasts! If you’re pursuing a degree in economics like me, or just interested in the field, you may find the vast number of career possibilities overwhelming as you think about life after college.
Whether you’re curious about what an economist does or wondering how to start networking with professionals in the field, this guide will point you to some great resources to help you get started in the world of economics.
What does an Economist do? A Snapshot of the Career
The best place to start is learning who an economist is. This page gives some statistics about how a typical economist lives. It includes education, interests, pay, work environment, and responsibilities on the job.
CSE Connect Career Communities: Economics
CSE Connect has endless resources on professional development, including interview preparation, job hunting advice, and even how to dress in the workplace. The economics-specific community page provides examples of common employers of economics students, as well as upcoming networking events. This site could be a great way to help you get involved with economics at Brandeis.
What Can You Do With An Economics Degree?
This article gives a great overview of the broad careers that someone studying economics could enter. It goes over banking, accounting, business and consulting, careers in the public sector, and data analysis. It is a great starting place if you are wondering why a degree in economics is useful in the first place.
18 Top Economics Degree Jobs
This website from Indeed is a great way to help someone picture themselves in a role that uses economics. From credit analyst to portfolio manager, to economic consultant, this article gives some insight into what your life could be like in just a few years from now.
Beyond the Numbers: How You Can Pursue a Career in Economics
This last article gives some additional information about economists. It advocates for more diversity among economists and talks about how many people don’t realize how qualified they are for a position involving economics. It also gives some tips for getting started in your career, including different careers you can go into, and some major organizations that do economic research. It is worth reading to get some perspective “beyond the numbers.”
Enjoy! Have a great summer!
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