Econ Careers
The question is not what can you do with an Econ degree, but what do you want to do!
Econ takes you into many different fields due to the advanced skills you build in: Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, Active Learning, Computer Literacy, Analytical Skills, Statistical Analysis, Investigative Skills, Research Ability, Ability to give Business Advise, Oral & Written Communication, Micro and Macro Understanding, among others.
Make sure that you build the skills and experiences you need for the position you seek!
Careers Promoted to Econ Majors:
Research Assistant, Full-Time (Yale University)
ER Associate Economist (Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago)
Analyst, Investment Banking, Public Finance (Loop Capital, Chicago)
Interested Candidates may forward their resume to: HR@Loopcapital.com
Research Assistant (Federal Reserve Bank of Boston)
Database Administrator/Research Analyst (U. of Penn.)
The following job descriptions have been sent to our Department to recruit Economics students, and we will continue to update with more positions
as they are made available. Some may be past the application deadline, or have an ongoing recruitment, but they are good to look at and see possible positions. Please also check I-Link through The Career Center for many other jobs: https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/about/services/ilink
Search for Jobs:
Recruiters looking for UIUC Students: I-Link (through The Career Center)
Virtual Job Board (On-Campus Positions)
Federal Government Jobs: USAJobs.gov Government Jobs
Simply Hired
Indeed
Internmatch
Career Builder
Monster
Forbes: The 10 Best Websites for Your Career
Explore Careers:
The Career Center:
https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/students/explore/majors-and-careers
How Majors Relate to Careers:
https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/students/explore/majors-and-careers/relate-major-to-career
Job and Internship Resources:
https://www.careercenter.illinois.edu/students/jobs
Major Handbook:
http://www.dgs.illinois.edu/major-handbook
What can I do with this Major?:
http://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/majors/
Major Resource Kit:
http://www.udel.edu/CSC/students/major_resource_kits.html
Careers by Major/Interest:
http://www.niu.edu/careerservices/weblinks/majors/index.shtml
Jobs secured by Illinois Econ students:
Abercrombie & Fitch - Corporate Merchant
Aerotek - Recruiting and Sales
Allstate - Leadership Dev Program
Angelou Economics Consulting – Intern
Boeing - Accountant I
Brooksource - Corporate Recruiter
Commodity Mktg - Grain Merchandiser
C.W. Henderson & Associates – Operations
Deloitte - Analyst
Deloitte - Bus Tech Analyst
Development Bank of Singapore – Mgmt
Enterprise - Management Trainee
Epic Systems - Project Manager
Epic Systems - Technical Services
Goldman Sachs - Technology Analyst
Hamlin Capital Mgmt - Wealth Mgmt
Hartford - Risk Management Analyst
HSBC - Research Analyst
Industrial Banking in Korea
Intuit - Account Manager
IT consulting
ITW - Transfer Pricing
JP Morgan - Corporate Client Banking
Kohl's - Merchandising Analyst
Koomkin Bank - Personal Banker
KPMG - IT Advisor
LG Chem – Assistant
Liberty Mutual - Claim Specialist
Marriott – Markets & Alliances Asst.
MB Real Estate – Associate
McMaster LARR - Management & Dev
Mercer – Consulting Actuarial Analyst
Merrill Lynch - Treasury Mgmt Analyst
New York Energy Trading
Nies/Artcraft - Leadership Dev Program
Northwestern Mutual- Life Insurance
Osco Drug Store - Leadership Mgmt Prog.
PATH Construction - Project Manager Asst
PNC Bank – Associate
Rec Boat Holdings – Assistant
Relative Valve Partners - Investment Mgmt
Spain - Teaching English
Starcorp Financial - Sales Specialist
Target - Leadership Dev Program
Teach for America – High School Teacher
Volkswagen – Officer
Common Career Titles for Econ Majors:
Market Research Analyst
Bank Research Analyst
Commodities Analyst
Financial Analyst
Marketing/Sales Manager
Public Administrator
Commodities Trader
International Trade Specialist
Purchasing Agent
Controller/Accountant
Financial Planner
Mortgage Loan Officer
Claims Examiner
Health Policy Planner
Collection Agent
Underwriter
Technical Writer
Economic Research Assistant
Statistician
Securities Broker
Consultant
Risk Management
Loss Control
Lender
Investment Banker
Foreign Service Officer
FBI/CIA Agent
Management Trainee
Economic Analyst
Trade Specialist
Credit Analyst
Trust Officer
Market Analyst
Market Researcher
Insturance Analyst
Sales Associate
Economics in the news:
The Wall Street Journal
http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/info-Degrees_that_Pay_you_Back-sort.html
