Libraries: Economics: Careers

Careers for Economics Majors

American Economic Association
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Economics majors are successful in a wide variety of careers. Although various roles in businesses are most common, economics majors are successful in law, medicine, government, non-profits, and international relations, as well as in academic roles.
Career Advice For Economics Majors (Forbes Magazine)
Texas A&M Career Center: Economics

PBS LiteracyLink
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JobStar Central
Learn more about resumes and cover letters and use the samples here as a guide for getting your own resume in shape for your post-graduation job hunt!

WSJ Career How-To Guide
CareerOneStop
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Careers.org
Gateway site for information on careers, jobs, and career education, training, and preparation.
O*NET Online
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