Economic History students develop a wide range of skills which makes them extremely well-placed to enter the job market. The ability to analyse complex historical and numerical date, think critically, develop original arguments and communicate them effectively puts our students at a great advantage when it comes to choosing a career path. Our students go on to work in finance and consultancy, accountancy, law, the civil service, teaching, research, digital marketing, with NGOs and charities, develop their own businesses and more.
Our students also have access to a departmental careers consultant from ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Careers, which also offers tailored careers workshops and one to sessions throughout the year.
Finally, our students develop their experience and skills through the amazing range of volunteering opportunities offered through ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳'s Volunteer Centre.
Here are careers events for Economic History students taking place in for Autumn Term, 2023.
Economic History Careers Events 2023-24
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1-2pm, Thursday 19 October
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CV and Cover Letter Workshop (option 1) - Presenter: Nisha Aubeeluck.
Book a place via Career Hub:
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All UG and PG
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CLM 2.06
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2-3pm, Wednesday 8 November
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CV and Cover Letter Workshop (option 2) - presenter: Caroline Lisser
Book a place via Career Hub:
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All UG and PG
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CKK 2.18
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6pm, 15 November
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A Career Conversation with BAIN Consultant, Ivy Langat
Ivy Langat is a consultant at Bain & Co. She graduated from the BSc in Economic History with Economics programme in 2017. Ivy will discuss her role as consultant in a leading global firm, her job search experiences, offer her top tips for you, and share her experience of transitioning into a career as a Consultant.
She is happy to answer questions about her early career experiences and life after the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳
This will be a fantastic opportunity to learn from a recent ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ alum who understands what it is like to be starting out professionally whilst also planning for your next step.
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All UG and PG
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CBG 1.03
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12-1.30pm, Friday 24 November
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Exploring masters’ study and making a great application (ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Careers and Oli Harrison, Economc History Department).
This seminar is for any Economic History student considering doing a master's in the future. It explores motivations for doing a master's; how to apply; guidelines on writing a great personal statement; and understanding how academics assess your application. It will also include an introduction to the MSc programmes available in the Department of Economic History at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳.
This event will be led by Caroline Lisser of ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Careers and Oli Harrison, Master's Programmes Co-ordinator in the Department of Economic History. Caroline will cover the basics, including choosing where you want to study and how to make a strong application. Oli will introduce the options available if you choose to study at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳.
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UG 2nd and 3rd years
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CBG 2.05
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tbc
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Exploring a PhD (ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Careers and Tracy Keefe, Economic History Department)
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UG 3rd years and master's
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tbc
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