Great Jobs for Economics Majors

by Camenson, Blythe; Lambert, Stephen E.; Degalan, Julie

• ISBN13: 9780658002229
• ISBN10: 0658002228
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: MCG (Manual)

Summary

Great Jobs for Economics Majors is a big help to college graduates entering the working world. You will discover common career paths of graduates in your field, get help assessing your individual talents and skills, and learn what steps need to be taken to land a job. Every aspect of identifying and getting started in a career is covered, from exploring options and conducting an effective job search to making a smooth transition from college to career.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction Economics: Plotting Your Future	p. ix
The Job Search	p. 1
The Self-Assessment	p. 2
The Resume and Cover Letter	p. 22
Researching Careers	p. 45
Networking	p. 63
Interviewing	p. 76
Networking or Interviewing Follow-Up	p. 86
Job Offer Considerations	p. 91
The Graduate School Choice	p. 96
The Career Paths	p. 109
Introduction to Career Paths in Economics	p. 110
Path 1: Government	p. 123
Path 2: Marketing	p. 147
Path 3: Human Resources	p. 162
Path 4: Banking, Finance, and Investment	p. 178
Path 5: Teaching	p. 205
Professional Associations	p. 214
On-Line Resources	p. 223
Index	p. 224
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