What types of entry-level jobs are typically available to majors in Economics?
What types of internships are typically secured by Economics majors?
What are Economics majors doing now?
What sort of graduate study have Economics majors pursued?
How can you learn more about careers that might interest you?
What types of entry-level jobs are typically available to majors in Economics?
Economics is widely perceived to be the most vocational, or practical of the majors available at a liberal arts institution such as Middlebury. The truth is that Economics majors go on to follow a variety of both business and non-business pursuits. Few graduates actually practice "economics," which typically requires a masters or even a Ph.D. However, the quantitative and critical thinking skills acquired in this field of study are widely applicable and regularly sought after, particularly if matched with a relevant internship.
Bain and Co.: Consultant
The essence of management consulting is to help a client obtain information and advice which leads to real and lasting solution of a problem. Consultants think, analyze, brainstorm, cajole and challenge good organizations to become even better by adopting new ideas. Great consultants are able to step into ambiguous, sometimes hostile situations and sense what changes need to be made. Great consultants are driven by ideas and a strong desire to have a positive impact on clients.
Norbridge, Inc.: Business Analyst
The role of a Business Analyst is to conduct research and analysis in a project-based environment. Assigned to 1-2 project teams at a time, the Business Analyst is involved in conducting primary and secondary research, conducting computer-based analysis to realize project goals, summarizing findings, and helping to develop recommendations and present findings to clients. (MOJO)
- ING Clarion Partners, Global Research & Strategy Analyst
ING Real Estate one of the largest real estate investment managers in the world (www.ingclarion.com), is seeking an Analyst for its Global Research & Strategy Department. ING Clarion Research & Strategy provides both market and strategic research support to the different real estate functional areas within the firm. The Global Research Analyst will provide editorial and research writing support to the Vice President of Global Research on a number of Global and U.S. projects. The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree in English and Economics. (MOJO)
What types of internships are typically secured by Economics majors?
The following is a very short list of the types of internships typically pursued by Economics majors:
Goldman Sachs. - Interns support the function of analyst by working on research and quantitative projects.
Corporate Sponsorship Intern
Responsibilities: Use internet, trade journals and Boston Globe to research companies who want to be partners of the New England Aquarium. Attend weekly department meetings. Help create proposals to be sent to perspective clients. Attend sales calls when appropriate.
Evergreen Partners - Public Relations Internship
Internship program provides bright college students the opportunity to acquire excellent hands-on experience in field of public relations. Working directly with clients on a wide variety of projects, Evergreen interns have the chance to build their portfolio and develop the skills necessary to succeed in their careers.
Louis Dreyfus Commodity Business Internship - Louis Dreyfus Corporation During the year, Louis Dreyfus has an internship program for candidates interested in businesses.
- Business & Marketing Intern The intern will complete projects as assigned by various company executives, including the CEO. Projects include sales/ marketing research, internet research, business analysis, company positioning, and attendance at professional and community meetings.
What are Economics majors doing now?
Here are the job titles and employers of a few Middlebury alumni who majored in Economics. If you'd like to speak with an alumnus or alumna about his or her career, or ask for advice about your own, then search MiddNet for an alumni career advisor today!
Analyst - Investment Banking, Goldman Sachs & Co., New York NY
Assistant Professor, The Wharton School, Philadelphia, PA
Consultant, IBM, Cambridge, MA
Executive Director, Lehman Brothers, London, England
Executive Officer, United States Coast Guard, Portland, ME
Legal Counsel - Tobacco Project, National Association of Attorneys General, Washington, D.C.
Managing Director, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, VT
Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase & Co., New York, NY
Senior Materials Planner, XeTel Corp., Austin, TX
Software Engineer, Liberty Mutual, Portsmouth, NH
Teacher/Coach, Holderness School, Plymouth, NH
- Vice President, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ
What sort of graduate study have Economics majors pursued?
Listed below are some of the graduate schools attended, and degrees attained, by Middlebury alumni who majored in Economics:
Harvard University: M.B.A.
Northeastern University: M.B.A.
Boston University: M.D.
University of Winsconsin – Madison: J.D.
Andover Newton Theological Seminary: M.Div
University of Pennsylvania: D.D.S./D.M.D.
Duke University, M.B.A.
- University of Chicago, M.B.A.
How can you learn more about careers that might interest you?
Read a book. The following books, available for perusal in the CSO Library, may be of particular interest to Economics majors:
Great Jobs for Economics Majors, Blythe Camenson
Vault Guide To Marketing and Brand Management
Making a Living While Making a Difference,Melissa Everett
The HBS Guide to Careers in the Nonprofit Sector, Stephanie Lowell
Leading Social Entrepreneurs: Changing the World, Gillian Parrish, Ed.
Vault Career Guide to Investment Banking
Idiot's Guide To Making Money, Laurie Rozakis
- Liar's Poker, Michael Lewis
Use the Web. The following Web sites may be useful:
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