I am graduating, and was wondering what kind of jobs (including finance jobs) are there out there that I can do. Also, what can I expect in terms of promotions and salary in the future. Also, starting salary. Is there anyone who majored in economics? If so, what do you do?
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With a degree in economics I have always been told it's not very useful to get a job with. It is more usesful to start a business with. Although economics is very important and in my opinion the smartest people have high understandings of economics, I have always been told to pair it with anouther major. The most useful feild to use econ in are all feilds relating to finance, but most of those position require a degree in finance. Thus I am majoring in Econ and finance with an accounting minor.
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I graduated from SUNY Oswego with a degree in economics... I now work for a fortune 500 company as a business anylist.  \n\nI think of economics as the psychology of the market (instead of the psychology of human beings)...
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There are so many  different fields you could go into. I am just going to name a few off the top of my head:\n\nManagement\nAccounting\nFinance\nInvestment Banking\nEntrepeneurship\nMarketing\nReal Estate\nInsurance\nAdvertising\nTeaching... etc
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Law,\n\nCongrats on the PhD!\n\nEmployers are probably hesitant because you are still in school.\n\nCheck with your University's Career Services Department and see what they have available.\n\nAsk your Professor for leads...that will be the biggest help.\n\nWorst come to worse, get an on campus job.
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Imagine that you have graduated college and you need to get a job RIGHT NOW.  The pressure is on....so you have to decide, you should  look in the paper or yahoo hot-jobs under different sections and see if anything looks appealing.  The first thing you need to do is eliminate something.  There are a few basic categories of careers: Finance, business, medicine, psychology.  Many people go with psych cause it's easy and interesting to study in college (but remember  picture yourself out of college) but once you get out unless you get your PhD or become a therapist ect, there's not much you can do with that.  So then take medicine, can you see yourself as a doctor or a nurse?   Or can you see more possibilities and expansion in business or finance.  If you want to work for a company maybe you should go with business cause in business there are so many different branches that you can explore.  I hope this helps but ultimately you need to eliminate things before just choosing something.   Just get a bachelors in something broad enough to be appealing for many different companies or whatever broad field you find desirable
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What do U mean? Is this career choice or what?  This is your first Q  & needs clarification.  Did U try search for those terms?
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If you mean which one has higher salary packages, I would say Finance people are typically paid more out of business school. Growth prospects... totally dependent on where in finance or marketing one wants to go.
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I have graduated and still have no idea what I want to do.  Try to get a hands on experience in the fields you are interested in.  It may turn out to be a disappointment.  Even if you have to volunteer, it would be worth it.  I did an internship the last year of college and was shocked and hated every minute of it, now, I'm a little stuck.  Get some experience and then make a decision.
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I haven't been forced into taking a career,but when I was in high school it was popular to take computer engineering. When I told my friends I want to be a history major, they all laughed, but I took history anyway and I am now in college doing really good in it.  For me it's improtant to "love" the job that I am going to do. Some people just  go to college to make a lot of money, but I was looking for a job that I can enjoy doing, knowing I made a difference :).
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In deciphering your question I suspect you are inquiring about what is  the best field of study or profession to master in the new emerging global economy of our world.\n\nFirst, the pursuit and study of science has and will continue in our new global economy till the end of the planet or the end of our human species.  There is still much scientific work being pursued for that end, and not because a discovery will make money, fame, or even a lucrative future for an individual.  However, historically many great inventions we enjoy in our modern society were accidentally discovered while someone was actually looking for something else.\n\nFinance and accounts actually is concept based around the exchange of currencies for "things" or even other currencies.  It is the tasks of  professions managing these kind of issues that make for careers.  Unfortunately much of the aspect of trade and finance is mitigated by unreasonable human emotions and and beliefs, not facts that can be practiced.   Some such human conditions that affect accounts and finance that are unpredictable are: religious beliefs, race, politics, and ethnic discrimination, and lack of basic education.\n\nMy suggestion is to find a subject or idea that you are passionate about and develope that passion into an interst and an expertise.   Seek and explore what you enjoy or find interest and diversify that exploration.   \n\nIt is a fact that many people that make lots of money hate their jobs and professions.  Finding a profession that seems more like play is the ultimate job...few have found this but finding a career path that excites you and that you have a passion for   is a goal worth persuing.  This may even  mean that you educate yourself for one thing then end up doing something completely different.
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Business administration is probably the major with the most career opportunities out there! You can work in sales, advertising, marketing, accounting... If you want to work in finance, you probably can work in a bank or as a finance consultant (later)...everything is business and someone with good credentials and a master's degree can make a good living.  As you're a junior now, I don't know if you'll have enough time to take all the required classes to complete your degree. You'll probably going to have to graduate a little later.\nGood luck!
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Been there. All you get is crappy hourly jobs, stuff you don't want to do, looking for bigger and better but nothing coming about? sound about right? I have no real suggestion for you other than to keep plugging away. I went through about a 6-7 month stretch of what you're going through. It came to a point where, I was living in Pittsburgh at the time, I said, what's here for me? I looked around and saw that the only I apparently was worth was some menial sh*it job paying 9/hr. I moved since and have landed a nice comfy job in mortgage as a loan officer. if you're comfortable with straight commission the ngive it a try. I'll tell you now to stop wasting your time with the temp agencies. They don't realy give a sh*it about YOUR interests, only their desire to fill a slot by the end of the week. Once in a blue moon they will come across something you'll be interested in but very rarely will that happen. Just keep them on the hook for now but don't burn that bridge just yet. There are placement agencies that deal with more professional positions out there. They still are temp agencies but do more salary and higher positions than the temp agencies do. The ones that come to mind are Robert Half and Officeteam and Manpower. See if there are any in your area and give them a try. Other wise, keep doing the Monster/HotJobs/Careerbuilder thing until something catches your eye. When something does, milk it as if it were you're only hope for work. redo your resume to what they want to hear. Since you've had lots of various experiience, mix and match your skillset until it fits what they are looking for. Also, network. use your friends and family members and see if there are any opening they know of. The old saying holds true that it's not what you know but who you know. If you're looking for something along the lines of exp you've had, look at Aerotech. they specialize in fields of work similar to what your background is.
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For decision about your college Major you will have to work yourself.\n\nResearch what a career has in store for you at\nhttp://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/\nThere are other sites available as well giving similar information. Search Google for the term "What Can A Major Do"\n\nSimilarly search for "What Americas Top Jobs Pay" at\nhttp://www.careerbuilder.com\nand similar sites.\nAlso check for Ranking of America's Top Paid Jobs at\nhttp://www.salary.com\n\nI hope that this will help you to decide on a major.\nGood Luck\nNBS
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What are your prospects of getting any job, or a job that you have in your sights?\n\nThere is no reason why you shouldn't get an appropriate job, it is merely a matter of you knowing what job it is you are after and persisting until you get it...any little jobs you do on the way there should support your main aim...i.e. give you experience that fleshes out your academic skills.
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Hi Tameesu,\nNow that the job market is finally looking up, it's the perfect time to seek out new opportunities. This spring you need to shake off that "lucky I even have a job" mentality, polish up your resume, and explore your career options! There are fun, flexible, fantastic jobs out there just waiting for someone like you!\nNow, get out there and pound the pavement. Beat on some doors until you latch onto that incredible dream job you always wanted! \n(I heard the Australia area is a great place to promote tourism?)\n-Cody
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I'm a little confused as to why a degree in Physics would get you a job in finance.  but anyhoo....  Yes there are lots of jobs out there in the engineering fields, especially if you specialize in solid state or fluid dynamics.
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a general understanding of commodity trading, portfolio management and economic trends would seem to be in order. Most jobs require at least a B.S. Most of the jobs I saw were looking for someone that had 5 years experience or an advance degree (Financial Engineering was hot last year).\n\nFXGame - Currency Trading Game might be a way to test some of your knowledge and skills without risking any cash.