Career Information for Economics Majors |
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It is important to understand that employers hire people, not degrees. The skills and knowledge you develop as a result of your education, as well as in your work and community activities, have the greatest impact on hiring decisions. Listed below are some key skills and knowledge you will acquire as a result of your university education and your focus on Economics.
Specific Knowledge Skills
Valuable Transferable Skills
Some Career Options for Economics Majors
Potential Employers
Websites
Specific Knowledge Skills
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Analyze factors which determine growth and advise on policies to utilize this information
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Conduct research and develop models to identify patterns and forecast trends
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Understand the goals and inter-relationships of government, private and non-profit organizations
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Knowledge of how resources, such as labour, land, raw materials and wealth are distributed and the ability to analyze, predict and recommend the best allocation of resources
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Represent information and data in a variety of forms including charts, graphs and tables
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Design methods of data collection, such as surveys, and gather, analyze and interpret results
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Assess supply and demand to determine market potential and prepare for future trends
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Apply complex theories to real-life situations, defining and solving problems
Valuable Transferable Skills
Information-gathering and Communication Skills
- The skills required to identify and access a wide range of relevant information and resources
- The ability to compile and organize facts and information and to comprehend and apply new and/or unfamiliar information to different situations and settings
- Skills in preparing interesting, creative and informative presentations which target diverse audiences
- The ability to develop effective reports, presentations and materials using current technology
Thinking, Planning and Organizational Skills
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The ability to learn, understand and interpret information and apply knowledge to new situations
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The ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and effectively plan/manage time, data and resources
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Problem-solving skills and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions, think creatively and search for, identify and consider all sides of an issue
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Skills to effectively analyze and interpret a wide range of information and data to discuss, support and/or reject ideas, opinions, reports, theories and proposals
Teamwork and Management Skills
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Skills enabling you to work effectively as part of a team by identifying your role and contributing, through leading, teaching, motivating and/or encouraging others, to the success of the team
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An understanding of how to successfully identify, plan and contribute to the goals of a project
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The ability to oversee, supervise and/or contribute to a project from beginning to end including determining outcomes, planning details, making decisions, assigning roles and completing tasks
Some Career Options for Economics Majors
(Additional education, training or experience may be required)
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Actuary
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Policy Analyst
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Forensic Accountant
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Brand Research Analyst
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Internal Bank Auditor
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Production Manager
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Financial Researcher/Analyst
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Real Estate Development
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Underwriter Trainee
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Lobbying Researcher
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Management Consultant
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Product Marketing Specialist
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Accountant/Auditor
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Market Research Statistician
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Compensation/Benefits Co-ordinator
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Money Market Manager
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Securities Trader
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Demographer/Pollster
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Bank Examiner/Trust Officer
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Business Forecaster
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Health Plan Administrator
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Financial Reporter
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Technical Analyst
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Consulting Operations Administrator
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Loan/Mortgage Officer
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Sociological Researcher
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Investment Banking Analyst
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Advertising Media Planner
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Business Consultant
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Urban Planning Researcher
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Pension Plan Administrator
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Market Research Assistant
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Manufacturing Manager
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Statistician/Sports Statistician
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Home Economist
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Information Systems Manager
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Computer Programmer
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Manufacturer’s Buyer
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Purchasing Agent
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Stockbroker/Trader
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Survey Assistant
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Assistant Brand Manager
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Retail Analyst
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Public Affairs Co-ordinator
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College Admissions/Financial Officer
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Lawyer/Paralegal
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TV/Film Producer
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Construction Estimator
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Telecommunications Analyst
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Sports Agent
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Quality Control Manager
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Labour Relations Researcher
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Media Buyer
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Agriculture Manager
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Traffic Administrator
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Controller
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Estate Planner
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Consumer Affairs Director
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Efficiency Expert
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Urban/Regional Planner
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Underwriter/Claims Adjuster
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Insurance Sales
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Property Manager
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Commodity/Industry Analyst
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Pricing Analyst
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Manufacturer’s Representative
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For more career options and job descriptions, visit the following sites:
Career Cruising - www.careercruising.com. Please contact the Career Centre at 519.884.0710 ext. 4495 or careercentre@wlu.ca for the username and password.
Career Insider (Vault) - Access through the library website at www.wlu.ca/library. Click 'Find Articles and More', click 'Databases by Title (A-Z)' and then 'C' - Career Insider (Vault). You need to access this resource from a Laurier computer or through the library's remote access service.
National Occupational Classification - www.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc
Career Cruising - www.careercruising.com. Please contact the Career Centre at 519.884.0710 ext. 4495 or careercentre@wlu.ca for the username and password.
Career Insider (Vault) - Access through the library website at www.wlu.ca/library. Click 'Find Articles and More', click 'Databases by Title (A-Z)' and then 'C' - Career Insider (Vault). You need to access this resource from a Laurier computer or through the library's remote access service.
National Occupational Classification - www.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc
Potential Employers
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Banks/Financial Institutions
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Stock Brokers/Exchange
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Government
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Credit Unions
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Import/Export Businesses
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Statistical Research Firms
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Consulting Firms
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Manufacturers
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Market Research Companies
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Newspapers/Magazines
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Brokerage Firms
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Hospitals
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Global Trade Organizations
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Insurance Companies
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Developers
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Retail Stores
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