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News, Updates & Opportunities for ECON Undergraduates
Friday, January 23, 2015
Thursday, January 22, 2015
JP Morgan Employer Networking Event
Operations & Corporate Analyst Development Programs – Summer Internship
JP Morgan will be on campus hosting office hours to discuss these summer programs, be sure to sign up on Careers4Terps by finding the posting titled "JPMorgan Office Hours - SIGN UP" and picking a time slot.
Office Hours with JP Morgan
Date: Tuesday, February 10th
Time: 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Location: 3100 Hornbake Library, South Wing
Open to: Sophomores & Juniors
Go ahead - ask us anything about our company, our businesses and our culture. Because the more you ask, the more you’ll see why launching your career with us is about a lot more than just the work you’ll do. During these office hours students can ask about application tips, what the work environment is like, questions about positions of interest, etc.! Don’t let this networking opportunity pass by. Sign up for a 30-minute slot that fits your schedule today! Questions, contact Caroline Lee, University Career Center & The President’s Promise, On-Campus Recruiting Coordinator (301.405.2780 | clee91@umd.edu).
Need help preparing? Review information on how to conduct informational interviews in the Terp Guide (page 33). Also includes sample questions.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Congressional Budget Office: Assistant Analyst Position
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in Washington, DC has an opening for an Assistant Analyst in the Health, Retirement and Long-Term Analysis Division. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates or spring 2015 graduates with a bachelor's degree in economics or math/statistics looking for substantive professional experience before going to graduate school. This is a term position not to exceed 3 years. See below for more information:
The Health, Retirement, and Long-Term Analysis Division analyzes federal programs and policies concerning health care and retirement, including Medicare, Medicaid, subsidies provided through health insurance exchanges, and Social Security. The division works on some of the most hotly debated policy issues before the Congress, producing reports on a range of policy issues and options and providing detailed analyses of proposed legislation. The division is also responsible for CBO’s long-term budget projections and collaborates on analyses of the long-term effects of proposed legislation.
Recently completed reports include an analysis of illustrative options for a premium support system in Medicare, a volume of health-related options for reducing the federal budget deficit, and the 2014 Long-Term Budget Outlook.
Qualifications
The position requires a person who can work well with a number of senior staff members, take the initiative to gather suitable data to address policy questions, conduct spreadsheet and statistical analyses, assist with slide presentations and written reports, and complete assignments in a timely manner. Candidates must have strong quantitative, writing, and computer skills (with programs such as STATA and/or SAS, Excel, Powerpoint, and Word) and a desire to work on issues of current legislative interest to the Congress. A bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in economics or a related discipline is also required.
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The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a small nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to the Congress. The Health, Retirement, and Long- Term Analysis Division is seeking an Assistant Analyst to provide the division’s senior analysts with statistical analyses, graphics, literature reviews, and other research assistance. The selected candidate will also conduct independent research on a variety of topics. Typically, assistant analysts pursue professional or graduate degrees in fields such as economics, public policy, medicine, or law following their two- to three-year term appointments at the agency.The Health, Retirement, and Long-Term Analysis Division analyzes federal programs and policies concerning health care and retirement, including Medicare, Medicaid, subsidies provided through health insurance exchanges, and Social Security. The division works on some of the most hotly debated policy issues before the Congress, producing reports on a range of policy issues and options and providing detailed analyses of proposed legislation. The division is also responsible for CBO’s long-term budget projections and collaborates on analyses of the long-term effects of proposed legislation.
Recently completed reports include an analysis of illustrative options for a premium support system in Medicare, a volume of health-related options for reducing the federal budget deficit, and the 2014 Long-Term Budget Outlook.
Qualifications
The position requires a person who can work well with a number of senior staff members, take the initiative to gather suitable data to address policy questions, conduct spreadsheet and statistical analyses, assist with slide presentations and written reports, and complete assignments in a timely manner. Candidates must have strong quantitative, writing, and computer skills (with programs such as STATA and/or SAS, Excel, Powerpoint, and Word) and a desire to work on issues of current legislative interest to the Congress. A bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in economics or a related discipline is also required.
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 the Winter Term and Spring Semester 2015. The ASCDU is in need of high achieving students with an interest in education and to work on future job skills related to your major. This is a paid position and requires a minimum of 4 hours a week.
If you are interested in an application and more information, please contact Courtney Hoffmann at ceh@umd.edu.
Interviews of qualified candidates will begin immediately.
If you are interested in an application and more information, please contact Courtney Hoffmann at ceh@umd.edu.
Interviews of qualified candidates will begin immediately.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Internship Opportunity at Dept. of the Treasury
Internship Opportunity
Office of Economic Policy
U.S. Treasury Department
Washington, D.C.
The Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Department is currently looking for college students interested in Economics, Finance, or Public Policy for our SUMMER 2015 internship program. Our program runs year round with three sessions: January through May, May through August, and September through December. Our program is about substance. Interns are generally assigned a long-term research project as well as smaller projects. They are also expected to attend Congressional Hearings and think tank lectures and presentations and summarize these events for the Assistant Secretary and other senior level economists. Candidates should have strong writing skills, be able to work independently, be well organized and highly motivated. Interns are expected to work between 32 and 40 hours a week. There is some flexibility in the work hours if you are taking classes while in D.C. Our intern positions are unpaid. We do provide a subway subsidy to help defray commuting expenses.
If you are interested in applying, submit your resume (with your GPA included), a copy of your transcript (unofficial will suffice), two writing samples and three references to Christine.Devlin@treasury.gov. Applications are due March 6, 2015. U.S. citizenship required. For further information, please contact Christine Devlin, Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Department, 202-622-2200.
Job Opportunities for Research Assistants at the Federal Reserve Board
The Federal Reserve Board is currently hiring Research Assistants during our Spring recruiting season, February-March, for positions that begin in the summer.
Each year, the Board hires recent graduates in economics, math, or related fields as RAs. These positions are highly competitive and very quantitative in nature. While at the Board, RAs work closely with economists and analysts on a broad range of topics covering real-world policy issues and academic-type research. After their time at the Board, many of our RAs move on to top graduate school programs.
To be considered for these positions, candidates must submit application materials by January 31 for the Spring recruiting season. Complete application instructions are available at http://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/ra.htm.
A limited number of summer internships are also available each year. Application procedures and deadline information for this program can be found at http://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/intern_project.htm.
Each year, the Board hires recent graduates in economics, math, or related fields as RAs. These positions are highly competitive and very quantitative in nature. While at the Board, RAs work closely with economists and analysts on a broad range of topics covering real-world policy issues and academic-type research. After their time at the Board, many of our RAs move on to top graduate school programs.
To be considered for these positions, candidates must submit application materials by January 31 for the Spring recruiting season. Complete application instructions are available at http://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/ra.htm.
A limited number of summer internships are also available each year. Application procedures and deadline information for this program can be found at http://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/intern_project.htm.
Scholarship Opportunity
Dear Students:
I am reaching out to you today to let you know about the 2015 Ron Paul Scholarships. Last year our top award was $10,000!
To be eligible for these scholarships you must be an undergraduate student, or a soon to be undergraduate student, who is passionate about liberty. Students from all fields are encouraged to apply. Our goal with this program is to carry on the legacy of former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul.
Last year we awarded 4 scholarships in the amounts of: $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000. We hope to do the same this year. The deadline to apply is March 23, 2015.
You can find out more here: http://www.campaignforlibertyfoundation.org/how-to-apply/
I am reaching out to you today to let you know about the 2015 Ron Paul Scholarships. Last year our top award was $10,000!
To be eligible for these scholarships you must be an undergraduate student, or a soon to be undergraduate student, who is passionate about liberty. Students from all fields are encouraged to apply. Our goal with this program is to carry on the legacy of former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul.
Last year we awarded 4 scholarships in the amounts of: $10,000, $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000. We hope to do the same this year. The deadline to apply is March 23, 2015.
You can find out more here: http://www.campaignforlibertyfoundation.org/how-to-apply/
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Public Finance Summer Internship
Location: Richmond, VA
JOB
DESCRIPTION:
Davenport
& Company LLC is a full-service firm offering a complete range of
investment services, including comprehensive stock and bond brokerage, investment
management, research,
financial
planning, insurance,
public
finance, and corporate finance.
Davenport
Public Finance, providing financial advice, analysis, and consulting services
to state and local governments and non-profit institutions, is hiring two
summer interns for 2015 at our Richmond, Virginia headquarters.
Candidates will have the potential opportunity for a full-time position after
graduation in Baltimore, Richmond, Washington DC, Charlotte NC, or Athens
GA. Internship will concentrate on financial database research and
development to support senior executives designing and executing financial
strategies for clients. Competitive salary and schedule flexibility are available
for eight week internship (the eight week period will be mutually agreed upon
between candidate and Davenport).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be scheduled to graduate from college in December 2015 or May 2016
- Must have 3.5 GPA
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Background in Finance or Economics
- Proficient in Excel with superior writing skills
Apply online with
your Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcript
Application deadline
is Friday, January 9th, 2015
Please visit www.investdavenport.com to learn more
about our company
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