Why be an Economist?
SKILLS POSSESSED BY ECONOMICS UNDERGRADUATES :
Many employers are interested in the skills which economics majors tend to possess. These include:
- skills in gathering data and in employing various data analysis techniques
- skills in writing clear, concise technical reports and essays
- skills in critical thinking and in quantitative analysis
- ability to analyze and to communicate the results of their analysis
- ability to recognize behavior in relation to work, production, distribution and
consumption
Please note that some may require additional education and/or training beyond the undergraduate degree.
- economist
- economic researcher
- pricing analyst
- sales analyst
- labour analyst
- investment analyst
- journalist
- investment administrator
- benefits coordinator
- financial service manager
- economic forecaster
- securities analyst trainee
- budget officer
- fixed income portfolio manager
- insurance agent
- foreign trade analyst
- commodities trader
- market research analyst
- securities broker
- cost estimator
- bank research analyst
- customer profit analyst
- financial researcher
- population studies analyst
- financial analyst
- rate analyst
- Real estate agent
- international trade specialist
- economic consultant
- profit investment coordinator
- policy analyst
- strategic planner
- legislative assistant
- cost determinations economist
- business analyst
- planning and program analyst
- banks/credit unions/caise populaires
- transportation companies
- agricultural companies
- management consulting firms
- economic research institutions
- trust companies
- analysis/forecasting firms
- insurance companies
- newspapers
- financial information firms
- real estate agencies
- stock exchanges
- international trade companies
- investment dealers
- manufacturing firms
- oil companies
- computer/telecommunication companies
- department stores
- environmental protection agencies
- labour unions
- government departments (all levels)
- utility companies
- statistical research firms
An online resource for more career information can be found .