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I am graduating college with a major in Economics. Where am I supposed to get these 'great' jobs at? Did I just waste four years of my life for nothing?

2007-01-12 06:56:23 · 9 answers · asked by 2doornot2do 1 in Education & Reference Higher Education (University +)

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You most certainly did not. Just by having a BA in anything, you have dramatically increased your chances at jobs in many fields and what you can ask for in terms of benefits and money. Start perusing the web, use the resources at your school go to recruiting seminars polish your resume and broaden your field of search to new areas. You are bound to find something that both interests you and makes money.

2007-01-12 07:07:09 · answer #1 · answered by Huey from Ohio 4 · 2 0

Well first of all "useless", "waste" and "great jobs" are pretty much indicative of your attitude and any employer will pick this attitude up in a heartbeat. No offense but that's the way it is.

You are graduating and no idea as to how to proceed from here? Did you not have time to think about this? Employers will ask you basically the same question. Other econ majors don't discuss their plans and thoughts when they graduate?

First all talk to an Econ professor. He might be able to lead you in the right direction, maybe. There are a million jobs out there but you have to decide what you want to do. The government, corporations (such as TRW, SRA, EDS, Etc.) and organizations such as the world bank would want you in a heartbeat. But as far as the "great job"? It's not going to happen right out of the gate. You need to take a job and make contacts and that will lead you to them.

Obviously you are a bit disheartened and not sure what to do. Think of this.......... my wife merely has an associates in fashion design of all things. She took a low level job and is now an executive director for a Fortune 500 company. I have a few friends with English Lit degrees and have risen far. Again it's about attitude.

Myself I am military and moving to the private sector. You do 4 years in the military, think "logistics" and an office job and you would make contacts and never want for a job, no matter what organization you end up with later.

You need to do some research, get on the net, look around and you will be surprised as to what you can find. Good Luck!

2007-01-12 16:32:24 · answer #2 · answered by jackson 7 · 1 0

Education is only wasted if you put nothing into it.

I've linked some resources for you about what you can do with a degree in economics. According to George Mason University Department of Economics, "An economics degree is ideal for most careers. Economics stresses critical thinking. Critical thinking is stressed more in economics than it is in any of the social sciences or in the business department. Economics also stresses computer proficiency and communications skills. These are all useful in the business world, and economics studnets compete very well against most business majors for jobs. Only accounting and management information systems majors don't have to fear an economist. Any other business job is wide open." link below.

What college are you going to that you are this close to graduation and have no idea how valuable your degree is? Check out the CNN article below. It's a bit dated, but it's still good overall.

Next, get to the career resource center or job placement at your college and start meeting with recruiters.

2007-01-12 15:35:27 · answer #3 · answered by goicuon 4 · 2 0

in comparation to other majors,,, well there are not many oportunities in Economics. I know that people are more capable and so on... but if you study something is because you want to work on that... not on something else.

I hated those confusing talks with counselors. They always told me that what mattered was a degree. And that I could get a job in anything. I asked them what I could do with a degree in CS and they told me a bunch of having-nothing-to-do-with-CS jobs.

I know you have more possibilities with any major,,, but certainly some majors have more jobs available to them than others.
It is like studying humanities. What practical use is there?

Since you already have the core curriculum, that means you have 1/2 of classes require for a degree... I suggest that if you are unsatisfied... then go back and complete another degree. It will only take at most 2 years... since you have all the math, history, science classes already.

then, your Economics major would be a plus, and not a waste of time!

2007-01-12 16:20:13 · answer #4 · answered by sgrmnl 1 · 1 0

Many buisnesses won't even think about hiring you if you don't have at least a bachelors degree. Just having that degree will automatically HELP you get your foot in the door to better paying jobs. The key is being able to sell yourself to these companies and get them to hire you. I've known folks who have graduated with degrees and worked the next five plus years doing jobs that they could do WITHOUT the degree. You got to have the drive. These people I know don't have that drive to get them there. You gotta be able to sell yourself. Likewise, I've known people without college degrees who have this ambition and drive and are very successful business people.

Now if you furthered your studies and got your masters you'll be in even better shape.

2007-01-12 18:40:16 · answer #5 · answered by Will R. 2 · 2 0

Economics is practically worthless, as is Finance. The only employable business field is Accounting. I also learned that the hard way, and Im picking up the pieces to go back and get the Accounting degrees.

2007-01-12 15:05:06 · answer #6 · answered by M O 6 · 1 3

It's a START...but you won't really get anywhere with JUST the major in economics.

2007-01-12 17:28:37 · answer #7 · answered by levatorlux 5 · 1 1

The dismal science teaches more than just how markets work. You have math skills, reasoning skills, research skills, etc. that you would not otherwise have mastered. Add your communication skills and you have many qualities employers will value. Now you must market yourself.

2007-01-12 15:22:17 · answer #8 · answered by squashman 2 · 4 0

Yeah, too bad you didn't look into it when you were in High School or when you were a Freshman. How did you pick this major? Because they didnt have any 8AM classes?

What did you expect? But at least you can use the writing, math and communications skills they taught you to get an entry level job that might eventually turn into something. Provided you work your butt off.

2007-01-12 15:27:22 · answer #9 · answered by matt 7 · 2 5

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