Economics
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Career Possibilities
ACQUIRED SKILLS
Organized
Ability to analyze data
Analytical thinking
Aptitude for leadership
Aptitude for accuracy & detail
Ability to lead, supervise & direct others
Strong written & spoken communication
Ability to communicate ideas & concepts to others
Reading comprehension
CAREER TITLES
- Account Executive
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Bank Officer
- Bank Teller
- Bookkeeper
- Branch Manager
- Cost Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Economist
- Educator
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Insurance Agent
- Investment Banker
- Journalist
- Labor Economist
- Lawyer
- Loan Officer
- Management Consultant
- Public Administrator
- Restaurant Manager
- Sales Rep
- Securities Broker
- Statistician
- Store Manager
- Systems Analyst
- Underwriter
TYPES OF ORGAINZIATIONS THAT HIRE
- Banks and Financial Institutions
- Retail Organizations
- Insurance Companies
- Educational Institutions
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Private Companies
- Non Profit Organizations
- Government Agencies
CAREER INFORMATION AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION LINKS
www.aeaweb.org - The American Economic Association
www.aba.com - American Bankers Association
www.afajof.org - American Finance Association
www.bls.gov/oco - Occupational Outlook Handbook Online - Job descriptions, growth forecasts & salary
JOB SEARCH LINKS
www.purchase.edu/careerdevelopment - Click on Purchase JobScore to access jobs posted for Purchase students and alumni
www.careerbank.com - Accounting, Finance and Banking Career Network
www.jobsinthemoney.com - Job search site for professional finance positions
www.fjn.com - Financial Job Network
www.financialjobs.com - Finance and Accounting jobs
www.underwritingjobs.com - The Employment Site for Underwriters
BOOKS AVAILABLE AT CDC
- Career Choices for Students of Economics
- Banking Careers
- Great Jobs for Business Majors
- Job Opportunities for Business Majors
- The Harvard Business School Guide to Careers in Finance
- Opportunities in Business Management
- Opportunities in Banking
- Vault Guide to Starting Your Own Business