Need some additional ideas or inspiration for your job search? The read on to find out what other ECON alumni have done and what other economists recommend when exploring careers and applying to jobs.
UMD ECON Alumni
- ECON Does What?! Alumni Stories
- Kevin Bender, Director of Polycentric Capital
- David Schaeffer, Founder and CEO of Cogent Communications
- Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, UN Under-Secretary-General & Executive Secretary of Economic and Social Commission of West Asia
- Dr. Chad Syverson, George C. Tiao Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group
- Sarah Cooper, Comedian and TikTok Star
Other Resources
- 17 tips for economics majors who are mapping their careers
- Career Advice For Economics Majors (although this was written in 2015, the advice still holds true)
- Networking For Economics Majors: Getting Contacts For The Job Search (also on the older side but useful)
- 25 Best Jobs for Economics Majors
- The Best Jobs and Career Advice for Economics Majors
- 15 Jobs You Can Get With An ECONOMICS MAJOR
