M.S. Professional Development
The Economics Department offers professional development services through the mandatory ECON 294B seminar series (weekly during winter and spring) and optional mock interviews. We also supplement these offerings with self service resources as seen below.
Below are several resources for career exploration, alumni mentorship, networking, informational interviews, and developing your resume, curriculum vitae (CV), cover letter, and interviewing skills to help you prepare and begin networking with prospective employers. The Graduate Division also provides graduate students with professional development through group events and individual mentoring. During the academic year, they provide panel discussions, workshops, and other events to help you identify potential careers, within and outside of academia, and prepare for and transition into those careers.
Career Exploration
How to find a workplace with the right culture for you by Natalie Lundsteen Feburary 10, 2020
Why career self-assessments matter by Natalie Lundsteen January 23, 2017
10 best career sites to land your dream job by Mike Podesto
Networking and Public Speaking
LinkedIn for Students (resources for students to know the benefits of a LinkedIn profile and presence)
UCSC M.S. in Applied Economics and Finance LinkedIn Group
TEDxUCDavis: Communicate for Success with Michael C. Webb
Mastering the Art of Presenting by Christine Kelly February 6, 2017
Tips for Helping Students Perfect Their Elevator Pitches by NACE Staff September 6, 2019
21 Tips for Surviving a Networking Event by Elena Haskins January 6, 2019
Resume, Cover Letter and Interview Resources
Quick Application and Interview Tips
Informational Interviews (click here for Word Doc)
CV Worksheet (click here for Word Doc)
Resume and Interview Tips (click here for Word Doc)
Resume Worksheet (click here for Word Doc)
Sample Resumes (click here for Word Doc)
What Is Your Work Style by Indeed Editorial February 22, 2021
Key Attributes Employers Want to See on Students' Resumes by NACE January 13, 2020
STAR Method (Interview Technique) by Indeed Editorial April 29, 2022
Thank You Notes, How to and Why?: Indeed Thank You Notes Resource May 3, 2022
NACE Career Competencies & Transferable Skills, List of Competencies (PDF)
Transferable Skills by Coursera April 28, 2022
More Career Coaching? Daily Muse (Job/Career) Coaching
Practice Virtual Interviewing: UCSC Career Center x Big Interview
Job Market and Industry Information
levels.fyi (salary info for tech companies)
College Grads: 8 Pros And Cons Of Working In A Startup by Pranam Lipinski May 30, 2017
PwC's Financial Services Institute (timely and thought-provoking publications on financial services issues)
How a Specialized Business Master's Degree Can Boost Your Career by Barbara Coward November 10, 2016
Supplemental Professional Development Resources for Underrepresented Groups
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Black Career Network (Jobs)
Asia Society (Jobs, Events)
Asian American Professional Association (Mentorship)
US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Asian American Professionals
LatPro (Jobs)
iHispano (Jobs)
