My most applicable skill as a recent graduate (graduated today in fact with a B.S. in Economics) would be my econometric skills.
I can model near anything using different regression techniques and I also have experience with forecasting.
I have the qualifications for any entry level data analysis/forecasting position. Unfortunately those positions are being taken by those with either A) Higher Education (PhD, Masters) or B) 3-5 years of experience.
Problem A I can address through obtaining a Masters in Economics, problem B not so much.
My whole point in this thread is that the older generation, while having some brilliant reasons to dislike the younger generation, should be encouraging and mentoring us. They will be gone eventually and the world will be left to us, we could use some FRiendly advice and mentoring.
Thanks for the honest reply. Way to go on graduating today!
Honestly I don’t know squat about how to get a job in economics, but here is a little advice from over the years.
You may have several different careers in your lifetime that have nothing at all to do with what you graduated in.
Heck, I have a degree in wildlife biology and sell toilet paper for a living. LOL! Lots and lots of toilet paper, on staight commission to boot!
Get some business experience, a degree in business if you can, and don’t be afraid to take a job out of your field and start at the bottom. I bagged groceries because I needed the work, then moved into a dairy manager position, and then on to assistant store manager. Then I left the grocery field to start again at the bottom in the janotorial supply business. All that after graduating college.
Learn how to write and communicate well. Learn to be tech savvy and keep up on it. I’m getting ready to learn my fifth new computer system at work in 18 years. Get some hobbies that you are passionate about and pursue them, it makes life worth living after work.
The best advice I have for you is networking. Get out and meet business people in your community. Many local Chambers of Commerce have Business After Hours and Young Professional groups you can join to network with. A lot of times it’s who you know that leads to opportunities.....
Be outgoing and not shy, sieze every oppotunity you have a chance to.
Your real education is just beginning, school is fine, but get a good positive attitude and keep on learning. Us old farts don’t hate the younger generation, just the ones that sit on their butts and whine. I love meeting young entrepenuers, they give me hope that all is not lost.....
Good Luck!