Career Advice

Burnout isn’t only for professionals who feel overworked. People who are on the job hunt can also find themselves experiencing burnout, especially if they’ve been at it for a long time. Students navigating the job search might find themselves tired of submitting applications, and as a result, end up mass applying to jobs they aren’t the right fit for or even submitting lackluster cover letters and application responses. Or worse, they might get so overwhelmed that they end up procrastinating for months and scrambling to apply when the time comes.

When thinking about career paths, some students know exactly what they want their job function to be, whether that’s sales, software engineering, or marketing. But the job function only tells part of the career story. What about the industry?

Although economics is typically categorized as a social science, it also draws a lot upon business coursework, opening the door for graduates of economics programs to work in a variety of business settings. Having an academic background in economics also equips you with critical workplace skills like conducting research, analyzing and synthesizing data, determining trends, and communicating about your findings. Below we’ve compiled some career ideas that would make an excellent fit for drawing upon the unique strengths of an economic major.

Although college students dedicate a lot of time to their major, academics are only part of the college experience. Often, you learn just as much outside of the classroom as you do inside of the classroom, and these experiences can inspire your future career path. A prime example is leading a campus organization, which fosters interpersonal skills, management abilities, and a strong work ethic, all of which are highly valued in the workforce. Whether you were part of student government, editor-in-chief of a campus publication, or an officer for an intramural sport, here are some career paths that are ideal for student leaders.

So you’ve polished your resume, submitted a job application, and just received an email from a hiring manager with an invitation to an interview. Now that you know the company is interested in you, how do you make a good impression that will propel you to the top of the candidate list?

Not only do computer science majors make up some of the most in-demand college graduates, but they have a wide range of exciting and challenging professions to choose from. While software engineering is one of the most popular choices for computer science grads, there are a variety of professions to choose from that require skills such as creativity, collaboration with others, and project management. If your mind isn’t made up about how to apply your computer science degree, check out these 10 potential ideas of where to take your career.

When it came to expertise in the world of marketing, I had only dabbled in small internships or campus organization positions. So before my first day as a summer intern at Red Fuse, an integrated global WPP team dedicated to serving Colgate-Palmolive worldwide, I was nervous and intimidated. As the days got closer to me working as their Global Digital Account Management Intern, I got more nervous. This was the first time I would be working for such an established company as an intern, on such a large client. However, stepping foot into Red Fuse’s office on a perfect summer day after navigating my way through New York City alone gave me confidence that I could be successful for the next ten weeks. Red Fuse welcomed me in right away, introducing me to the team and giving me the lowdown on what my expectations were before I began my training. While I started off as a nervous intern, Red Fuse’s support and intern program truly helped me grow as a professional – as I reflect on my internship, these are the three main ways.

Choosing the right opportunity out of college is essential to establishing a long-term, upward career trajectory.

Recruitment season is in full swing, and it’s likely that you’ve received a flurry of emails over the past few months listing all the events and employer visits hosted by your university’s career center. But what happens when the employer you’ve dreamed about working for doesn’t appear at any of these career center events? Since many top-tier companies only visit a select set of campuses, it’s easy to feel like those jobs are completely out of reach. However, that doesn’t mean that you don’t have a shot. It just requires being proactive! Make your dream job a reality by using one or all of these methods to get your foot in the door at your ideal employer.