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Jobs for economics majors are not just limited to those with "economist" in the title. Economics graduates can cast a much wider net in their job search. After all, those who complete economics programs can find work in a huge variety of industries, from banking and insurance to real estate and public service—and almost none of those jobs specifically ask for economists.
Jobs for economics majors right out of college run the gamut from banking and finance to research and sales. Some of the best entry-level jobs for economics majors in this section come with high salaries and solid employment outlooks.
Some might say the best jobs for economics majors are those that take full advantage of their skill set. Economics majors are known for their analytical and critical-thinking skills. They're adept at manipulating data, recognizing linkages between trends, producers, and consumers, and understanding how daily transactions contribute to overall economic trends. Such skills are applicable to a wide range of jobs.
The type of job you find will depend somewhat on the kind of degree you get. Most entry-level jobs in economics require at least a bachelor's degree, but you can choose to get either a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). A B.S. in economics focuses heavily on math and statistics, and it will prepare you for jobs that require advanced data analysis or modelling. A B.A. also has a math component, but it looks more at the behavioural aspect of economics and thus tends to incorporate more psychology or sociology in the mix.
And while a bachelor's degree can open a lot of doors, advancing to more senior positions might require a master's degree or even higher credentials. This book will help one fit into the jobs described.
Dr. Samwel Nyagucha Oresi
The author, Dr. Samwel Nyagucha Oresi, is an Economist by profession with a bias in Labour Economics and a special interest in Human Resource Management. He was born on 21st October 1966 and went to school while still very young. At the age of 4 he was in class 1 at Nyambera DOK (Kisii-Kenya). He later went to Kisii Primary School, from where he did his CPE in 1978. In 1979 he joined Kisii High School, from where he did his KCE in 1982. Having passed with good grades he went to Kabarnet High School for A-levels, and later proceeded to India to pursue a B.A. degree course in Economics. He first joined St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur in 1983 but later transferred to Poona University. He got his first degree, B.A. Economics, in 1986 from Poona University. He then completed his M.A. Economics in 1988 from Shivaji University. Being only 22 years of age at the time, and on the advice of his father, he decided to pursue his PhD, which he attained in 1994 from Shivaji University at the age of 28.
The author worked with the Kenya Railways as the Corporate Planning Manager, Supplies & Procurement Manager and Human Resources Officer from 1995 to 2007. He later moved on to lecturing and consultancy. Among the institutions that he has been a lecturer are; Railway Training School, Kenya Institute of Management, Mount Kenya University, Kisii University and JKUAT. The author is now a senior lecturer and Head of Department at the Presbyterian University of East Africa. The author has published books on Economics, Human Resources Management, Labour Economics, Employee & Industrial Relations and Research Methods. He has also written question and answer books on economics, microeconomics & macroeconomics, labour economics, employee relations & counselling, and research methods.
