ECON Undergraduates Blog

ECON Undergraduates Blog


How I Got My First Job After Graduation: Advice from ECON Alumni

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 09:24 AM PDT

ECON Careers Summer Webinar Series 

Tuesday, August 18, 2020
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Although we are living in uncertain times, there are things you can do right now to set you up for career success, either as a recent graduate or current student. Hear from experienced alumni on how they got their first job and what you can do right now to set yourself up for success.

This is the third and final webinar in our webinar series created to support ECON majors and recent grads in their job search.

ADHD & Career Development Webinar

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 09:10 AM PDT




Event Details

Thursday, August 6, 2020
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Our webinar will explore how ADHD and career development impact one another. For many students, preparing for a career during the COVID pandemic is highly stressful. For students managing ADHD concerns, the impact may be greater. Join us to:

• Identify how career development and ADHD intersect with one another;

• Learn strategies to move forward with career preparation during the pandemic;

• Hear from a prominent employer how workplaces support interns and employees balancing ADHD with professional development;

• Listen to success stories from Terp alums.

Register here!

This workshop is sponsored by the University Career Center, the Counseling Center and the SUCCEEDS program.

For additional information about this event: 
Contact Nancy Forsythe at nforsyt2@umd.edu

Scholarship Opportunity to Attend NABE's Economic Measurement Seminar

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 08:15 AM PDT

The National Association for Business Economics is the premier professional association for business economists and others who use economics in the workplace. Since 1959, NABE has attracted the most prominent figures in economics, business, and academia to its membership with highly-regarded conferences, educational and career development offerings, industry surveys, and its unrivaled networking opportunities

The 17th Annual Economic Measurement Seminar (EMS) presented by he NABE Foundation is being held virtually this year on August 31st - September 2nd and the NABE Diversity Scholars Program is providing scholarships to attend for minority economists/students who plan on going into a career in applied economics.

The application period for this year's scholarship has been extended to August 7, 2020. Click here to apply.

Promoting Achievement and Diversity in Economics (PADE) Accepting Applications

Posted: 27 Jul 2020 05:39 AM PDT

Promoting Achievement and Diversity in Economics (PADE) is a year-long program that offers undergraduate students weekly study sessions for core economics classes and networking opportunities with professional economists. PADE participants are encouraged to consider graduate studies in economics or related fields, and receive additional support in applying for internships and jobs related to economics. PADE also aims to increase diversity and achievement among Economics majors, particularly for the BS degree, and more generally in the discipline of economics. You can learn more about the program here:  https://econ.umd.edu/undergraduate/promoting-achievement-and-diversity-economics-pade.

Sophomores and juniors who are economics majors or who plan to take upper level classes in economics are invited to apply by completing the form at https://forms.gle/RCRqztoBWR193uy89

Applications are due on August 15th. If you have questions about the program, you may email pade@umd.edu.
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