By Jurin Katayama
Category: Career
Economics Book Club: Gender Pay Gap & Minimum Wage
By Diksha Babbar EPRG Outreach, The Economics Society The Economics Book Club series came to an end this semester with a fascinating discussion including the gender pay gap, shadow economy, and the minimum wage. As with previous sessions, students were provided with a list of articles and discussion papers on both the topics to read before in order…
Out of Our Comfort Zones with International Internships
By Mickey C. Jensen St Andrews Economics and International Relations graduate (2015), current MSc Finance Student at the University of Groningen, Netherlands. He is a keen advocate for international careers, having lived or worked in 7 countries, and counting, across Europe and Asia. Want to get out of your comfort zone? Ever dreamed…
Week 7: Five Steps to Improve your Career Prospects
By Joanna Kalemba Undergraduate Student “Flops are a part of life’s menu and I’ve never been a girl to miss out on any of the courses.” – Rosalind Russell All assignments have been submitted and spring break is just around the corner – when is a better time to find some time between your well-deserved rest…
Mistakes to Avoid While Pursuing an Internship
By Joanna Kalemba Economics Undergraduate Student 1) The Subtle Art of Making Sure You’re In There comes a point during our time at university when each of us will ask ourselves: Is it the right time? Is it that moment? Am I ready? Ready to start looking for an internship. Regardless of the degree you pursue, sooner or…
From Good to Glorious: Perfecting your Interview Skills
By Nicola Rennie Unergraduate Student We all know the standard advice for ensuring an interview doesn’t go badly from the start—dress smartly, don’t be late, bring any required documentation—but what is it that turns a good interview into a flawless interview that leaves an employer with little doubt that you’re the candidate to hire? 1)…
Event Review: Make a Million Before 30
By Joanna Kalemba Economics Undergraduate Student “Who would have come to this event if the ticket was 10 pounds?” The great majority of the audience, all planning to “Make a Million Before 30,” as the event was aptly named, raised their hands at the talk on Thursday night. “Who would have come if it was 20…
Five Steps to Improve Your Career Prospects this Week
By Joanna Kalemba President of the Economics Society “I never learned a thing from a tournament I won.” – Bobby Jones 1) Winning Women Conference (The Lumsden Club) When: Monday, 29th of February, 5.30pm Where: Parliament Hall, South Street Why: To get inspired and gain insight into career opportunities by networking with six leading businesswomen from advertising,…
The St Andrews Economist 