Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Economists and Energy Analysts
Entry-level positions in the field for undergraduate students are primarily "analyst" roles, available in various sectors including "engineering companies, consulting companies, think tanks, nonprofits, or research labs." Success in these roles hinges on strong analytical skills, specifically proficiency in tools like "excel or a coding language, uh, or some statistical analysis experience."
Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, Entry-Level Positions, Statistical Analysis, Coding
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Saad Siddique
Economist & Energy Analyst
Environmental Law & Policy Center
Visvesvaraya Technological University, India
The University of Texas at Austin
Engineering - Mechanical
Energy & Utilities, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Data and Analytics
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in this field are mostly analyst roles.
2. These roles are available in various sectors like engineering firms, consulting companies, think tanks, non-profits, and research labs.
3. Essential skills for these positions include analytical skills, proficiency in tools like Excel, coding languages, and statistical analysis. Building these skills as an undergraduate is highly recommended.
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What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
Most entry-level jobs are those of analysts. There are different kinds of companies and organizations where an entry-level graduate can find work. These include engineering companies, consulting firms, think tanks, and nonprofits.
You can also work for research labs or pursue graduate programs. Most of these roles require analytical skills, such as proficiency in Excel, a coding language, or some statistical analysis experience.
Therefore, as an undergraduate student, it's important to build statistical analysis and data analytics skills and learn those tools. These skills are highly sought after for entry-level professionals in any industry or organization.
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