Applied Economics Interview Day for Juniors and Seniors - Submission Deadline TODAY

The AppliedEconomics Interview Day offers talented Economics students the opportunity to network and interview for internships and full time positions. Employers include government agencies, private firms and NGOs who engage in public policy analysis and/or market research regarding domestic and international issues.

Participating Organizations:

• Edgeworth Economics (Economic Consultant- entry level; summer internships)- Now accepting applications from Juniors!
• US Environmental Protection Agency - National Center for Environmental Economics (Research Assistants- informational interviews); Fellowships and Summer Internships for entry level, post doc/fellowship)
• Optimal Solutions, LLC (several Research Analyst and Research Intern positions)
• The World Bank Group (conducting informational interview master's level students)
• American Institutes for Research (Data Reporting Analyst- 4 openings for master's level/entry level students)- Now accepting applications from Seniors!
• Social & Scientific Systems (several Research positions- entry level; master's level; full-time and part-time) 
• U.S. Small Business Administration (Economic Research Fellow, Research Economist Intern; entry level and undergraduate internships)

Students must complete these steps to participate

1.       Review these resume development resources and make updates to your resume: resume sample, create skill based bullets (examples), resume tips, cover letter example/tips.

2.       Log onto Careers4Terps and type “Applied ECON 2015” in the search box to identify available positions and organizations.

3.       Select positions for which you are interested and potentially qualified. 

4.       Submit a resume (and cover letter if requested) to each position of interest to be considered. (Instructions for applying). Resume Submission Deadline date: September 30th at 11:59 p.m.

Contact the University Career Center if you have a question about using Careers4Terps at 301-314-7225.

Economist Job for Recent Grad with Department of Commerce

Job Title:ECONOMIST (Recent Graduates)
Department:Department Of Commerce
Agency:Bureau of Economic Analysis
Job Announcement Number:WA1508905-JN
To apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/416649200

SALARY RANGE: $43,057.00 to $55,970.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, September 25, 2015 to Friday, October 9, 2015
SERIES & GRADE: ZP-0110-07
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Recent Graduates
DUTY LOCATIONS: Few vacancies in the following location:
Washington DC, DC View Map
WHO MAY APPLY: Recent College Graduates from qualifying institutions within two years of degree or certification (Veterans precluded by their military service obligation, will have up to six years to apply).
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Not Applicable
SUPERVISORY STATUS: No

JOB SUMMARY:

BEA is consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in the Federal government. We provide outstanding benefits, training, advancement opportunities, and a comfortable, healthy and efficient work environment. BEA is a moderately sized agency, with all staff housed together in one location and is largely comprised of economists, accountants, statisticians, and information technology professionals. If you are looking to make an impact applying top-flight analytical skills to measure and understand the nation’s economy, BEA is the right place for you. To learn more about working at BEA or to see open positions, please visit our Web site.

CIA Directorate of Analysis Diversity Open House

Join CIA Analysts for a diversity hiring event!

• Information sessions and mock analytic exercises
• Networking opportunities with CIA officers from all occupations
• One-on-one consulting sessions, so bring your resume!

The CIA has a history of hiring a lot of economic analysts and assisting with the costs of future education. This event is an opportunity to practice interviewing, get feedback on resumes, and improve career networking skills.

When: Friday, October 2 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Where: Downtown Washington, DC (near metro) *Exact location to be provided after RSVP*

To sign up or for questions, contact ma.dcrecruiter@gmail.com

Be Employable: Ask a BSOS Intern Oct 1 3:50-5:00

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ASCDU Seeking Economics Tutors for Spring 2015- Paid Position

The Academic Support and Career Development Unit (ASCDU) in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking academic tutors for Fall 2015.  The ASCDU is looking for bright, dedicated, serious individuals to tutor several ECON courses, specifically in the 200 and 300-level. Ideal candidates have flexible minds, are capable of clear communication in order to teach a variety of learning styles, and are driven to achieve tangible results. Positions offered are paid by the hour and have flexible schedules—we of course expect all of our employees to be serious not only about their tutees’ education but their own as well.

If you are interested in an application and more information, please contact Matthew Smedley at msmed769@umd.edu.

UMD Career Services Events 9/25 - 10/9

Employer/Networking Events

Law, Legal & Advocacy: Networking Night 
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 • 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: Atrium, Stamp Student Union

The Law, Legal & Advocacy: Networking Night connects students with UMD alumni and employers working in a variety of career fields throughout the DC Metro area.

• Expand your professional network with alumni and employers working in the fields of law enforcement, legal and advocacy  
• Learn how to network and job search effectively in Washington D.C.
• Market your skill sets and gather information on opportunities that await you

Professionals will be available to chat individually with students. Remember, over 60% of job seekers cite networking as the most successful strategy when gathering career path information as well as to identify job leads, so don’t miss this amazing event. Business casual attire recommended. Light refreshments.

***All class standings and majors are welcomed. Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior level students are especially encouraged to attend.***

Review these tips to make the most of the event! 

Morgan Stanley Information Session: Employer Networking Sessions (all majors welcome; seeking undergraduate seniors)
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 • 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Location: Van Munching Hall, Room 1412 | 7699 Mowatt Ln | College Park, MD

At Morgan Stanley, you don’t have to wait to make a difference. Come learn how we prepare you for a successful career in financial services and how we put your skills to work so you can matter faster.

If you’re a collaborator and a problem solver, we invite you to meet members of Morgan Stanley's Baltimore team who will be there to talk with you and share what it is really like to work here. 

To register for the event, please click here. For a list of current opportunities, please visit www.morganstanley.com/careers Questions? Contact opscolrec@morganstanley.com

Appropriate Attire: Minimum attire for ALL sessions with employers present is business casual unless otherwise specified.

Curriculum Changes - Department of Economics

The Undergraduate Program in the Department of Economics is undergoing substantial changes this semester that you should be aware of.  We have revised our Bachelor of Arts degree requirements and are now offering a Bachelor of Science degree. 

All students who officially declare ECON as their major after the end of the Fall 2015 schedule adjustment period (which ended on Sept 14^th) will be required to complete the new major requirements and will need to select either the BA or BS track.

Students who declared ECON as their major for Fall 2015 or earlier have the option to complete the “old major requirements” which were in place when you declared, OR you may choose to switch to the new curriculum and complete either the BA or BS track. 

For detailed information regarding the new major requirements visit http://ter.ps/ECONreqs

Current ECON majors who are interested in switching to the new curriculum should visit http://ter.ps/ECONswitch for detailed instructions on how to make the switch. 

Important Note: If you are planning on graduating in May 2016, it is likely in your best interest to complete the old major requirements.

START Spring 2016 Internship Opportunities

Why choose an internship at START?

·         Experience working with a large team of dynamic and experienced researchers.

·         Exposure to cutting edge theories and methods.

·         Deepen your understanding of current issues in terrorism and homeland security.

·         Work on projects of immediate interest to the practitioner and policy community.

·         Hone and develop a range of transferable skills attractive to future employers.

·         Opportunity to work with and meet other students and researchers with similar interests.

·         Enrichment activities offering wide opportunities for learning and professional development.

·         Mentorship from START staff and researchers in a successful workplace environment.

·         Internships can be undertaken for academic credit (depending on approval from your institution and department).

General requirements

Applicants for all internships must:

·         Have a good academic record.

·         Demonstrate an interest in the subject matter.

·         Be able to complete their internship work hours on site at START.

·         Agree to attend orientation and training.

·         Submit an application by the deadline, all application packets must include:

o   A complete application form

o   One page resume

o   Cover letter

o   Writing sample

o   Unofficial transcripts from most recent institution

Each project may have additional requirements, including minimum credit hours, citizenship, preferred majors, and compulsory meeting times. 

WorldQuant Finance Research Consultant Program

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Research Analyst Position at the New York Fed

Each fall the Federal Reserve Bank of New York recruits Research Analysts to work closely with the economists in our Research group starting the following fall. 

Research Analysts play an integral role in both the policy and research functions of the Research and Statistics Group. Our economists, whose specialties include banking and payment systems, capital markets, international economics, macroeconomics, and microeconomics, work closely with Research Analysts. Upon leaving the Fed, Research Analysts choose to pursue either graduate school, and are consistently accepted by top programs, or a wide variety of public and private sector opportunities. In recent years, our RAs have gone on to pursue PhDs in Economics or Finance at MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, University of Chicago, UC Berkeley, and Wharton, among others. Aside from economics, previous RAs have also gone to law and public policy programs at Harvard Kennedy School, Princeton, Yale, and others.

We seek candidates who have records of superior scholarship and academic curiosity. Research Analysts usually come from strong economics, policy, mathematics, or computer science backgrounds, though a major in one of these fields is not a necessity. Successful candidates often have previous research experience, and many are considering careers in economic research, public policy, or other related fields.

In addition, we seek candidates from a wide range of backgrounds that are typically underrepresented in economics. It is important to us that we succeed in recruiting a diverse cohort of research analysts each year. Thus we encourage many students with varying experiences and backgrounds to apply.

Applications are being accepted now until October 15 at http://www.newyorkfed.org/careers/current_opportunities.html.

The Research Analyst position is an unparalleled opportunity to work with a world-class research and policy team.

Note: Information about citizenship and eligibility requirements are provided in the job posting at http://www.newyorkfed.org/careers/current_opportunities.html.