This thread is dedicated to all students of economics at
different levels ranging from undergraduate to
postgradute.

let's share ideas on career, Job opportunities that fit us, and tips on how to add value to our life...

Careers for graduates

There are many different career options available for
Economics graduates. Below is a sample of types of
positions that Economics graduates have gone on to.
Note: This is not an exhaustive list as there are many
other careers available. Many positions require additional
education or experience.
Accountant*
Actuary*
Claims Adjuster/Examiner*
Commodity Analyst/Trader
Compensation/Benefits Coordinator
Credit Analyst
Insurance Agent/Broker*
Labour Relations Specialist
Market Research Analyst*
Media Buyer*
Purchasing Agent/Buyer*
Securities Broker
Stockbroker
Underwriter*
Agricultural Economist
Demographer
Foreign Service Officer*
Government Economist
Historical Researcher
Health Policy Planner
International Trade Specialist
Population Studies Analyst
Tax Economist
Transportation Planner
Bank Research Analyst
Business Credit/ Loan Administrator
Consumer Credit Manager
Financial Analyst
Financial Researcher*
Investment Banking Analyst
Investment Counsellor*
Lobbyist*
Construction Estimator
Economist*
Editor*
Foreign Correspondent
Hospital Administrator*
Institutional Researcher
Journalist*
Lawyer*
Researcher*
Statistician*

Who employs economics graduates?

agricultural companies
analysis / forecasting firms
banks / credit unions
computer / telecommunication companies
economic research institutions
environmental protection agencies
financial information firms
government departments
(all levels)
insurance companies
international trade companies
investment dealers
labour unions
manufacturing firms
management consulting firms
market research houses
newspapers
oil companies
real estate agencies
statistical research firms
stock exchanges
transportation companies
trust companies
utility companies

Skills developed by economics majors

You can select your strength from here and add to your CV


Written/Oral Communication:
Ability to explain complex concepts and theories to
others
High proficiency in written and oral communication
Writing clear, concise technical reports and essays
Information Gathering:
Finding, analyzing, and synthesizing material
Conducting and clearly explaining scientific research
Analyzing the multiple dimensions of a problem and
selecting what is important
Understanding of the impact of factors such as
productivity, interest rates, savings, private investment,
government borrowing and taxation have on economic
growth and well-being of companies, cities, nations,
and the world
Critical thinking/Problem solving:
Defining economic problems by applying concepts of
economic theory
Analyzing problems and organizing ways of thinking
about problems to strategize options
Intellectual capacity/ability to learn and think critically
Research Methodology/Statistics:
Handling accurate details
Gathering economic data relevant to a research
problem and in employing various data analysis
research techniques such as statistical analysis and
modeling
Strong background in economic theory and
econometrics
Thorough knowledge of statistical procedures