Bowe, a senior analyst at Econ One Research where she analyzes economic data for litigation purposes, recalls her interest in researching and understanding real-world data as a motivating factor during her job search. 

“[As an undergraduate] I was interested in jobs that allowed me to analyze real-world data and apply the economic models I studied as an undergraduate,” Bowe explains, going on to state how her current role gives her “…direct access to data across a variety of industries and requires the application of my theoretical knowledge to that data.” 

As the prospect of job hunting appears increasingly more daunting, Madeleine recommends talking with alumni and professors about their experiences to gain a better understanding of potential paths and opportunities that exist. Within a field as competitive as economics, students may be tempted to gravitate towards positions with impressive titles offered at well-known companies. Although this may be the correct path for some, Bowe emphasizes the importance of understanding what you are looking for in a job when the search begins. 

“As an undergraduate, I tried to figure out what I was looking for in a job, rather than narrowing in on specific companies or job titles early on,” 

she explains. With so many great economics classes offered at the University of Vermont, Bowe did not have an issue recalling her favorites. 

“My favorite undergraduate courses were Game Theory, Econometrics, and Economic Forecasting. I would also recommend taking an econometrics course and learning how to use Stata or other coding languages.” 

Madeleine’s experience offers insight into the world of economic analysis and applying models and theories outside of a college campus.