As of 9 April, 2021
MS ECON Weekly Career Bulletin April 9, 2021
- MSC Stark Tour Information Session and Application
- Unique Data Analysis opportunities with the Bush School and the History Department *Additional opportunity just added*
- Fall 2021 Capstone/URA Application
- On Campus and Part time Job opportunities
- Job and Internship Postings *Updates*
- TAMU Resources and Events *Updates*
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MSC Start Tour Information Session and Application
For anyone who is interested in pursuing an MBA or a Law Degree, I would encourage you to check out this opportunity to participate in the Stark Tour. Details on the application and information sessions can be found here
- Wayne Stark influenced thousands of Aggies through the course of his career. He challenged students to expand their horizons and experience the world. Since 1970, the Stark Northeast Tour has sought to continue his vision in a multi-city visit of top schools in the nation, providing students the opportunity to explore premier cities and expand their personal Aggie network.
The tour attracts top A&M students interested in pursuing law or MBA degrees. This trip provides the delegate with the opportunity to visit with the recruiting administrators and current students of the schools, as well as network with former students at various receptions and events. Delegates will also be able to observe actual law and business classes and tour the campuses and cities.
- Chicago, Boston, New York, Philadelphia
- Northwestern University, University of Chicago, Harvard, MIT, New York University, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania
- Aggie Network connections in every city
- Due to COVID-19 this year’s trip will be a virtual program
- Cost for student for virtual program – $20
Unique Data Analysis Positions with the Bush School and the History Department
Updated opportunity: If anyone is interested in mapping out the environmental provisions in trade agreements and estimating their effect on trade. This is an opportunity that is in the proposal planning stages so you would have the ability tube on the project from the ground up. If you are interested in this specific opportunity, please let me know at paulav@tamu.edu
I have found quite a few very unique opportunities to help with data analysis for professors on campus on a variety of projects ranging from how covid has affected work opportunities to a project working on dog tax records from the civil war era. If you are looking for a short term (1-2 month) project or something that could be used for an internship opportunity this summer on an original research paper with a TAMU professor, please reach out to me either via email or via a calendly link ASAP so that I can help identify which of these amazing opportunities would be a good fit for you. Don’t miss out on a great experience and resume booster. These are also great talking points for any interview so that you can show your range of experience and working in a setting with a professor.
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Fall 2021 Capstone Project/URA Application
This is a call for volunteers for Masters students that will be enrolled in the Capstone Course in the Fall of 2021 to take an Undergraduate ECON student as their partner. This includes Fastrack students who are or will be reclassified as G7 degree-seeking Master’s students taking the Capstone course during their 2nd Fall semester (Fall 2021).
This program is called URA (Undergraduate Research Associates) and the description follows: in this program, undergraduate economics majors are paired up with students in the Masters of Economics program in the Department of Economics. The pairs will collaborate on the Capstone Project required of MS ECON students. The project includes assisting the Master’s student(s) with data acquisition, data analysis, and both written and oral presentations.
Dr. Gan is giving a small bonus on the Master’s Student’s Capstone Project grade if they volunteer for this URA program and take an undergraduate partner. It is also a great way to show that you work well with others as a team and this program has the personal attention of both Dr. Gan and the Economics Department Head.
During the Capstone course, Dr. Gan allows groups to work together as long as there are 3 or less in the group. So if you already have someone in mind that you are thinking about working with for the Capstone – then one of your group can take on the Undergraduate student to bring your total to 3 people and you will still receive the bonus credit.
Right now we are looking for 25 to 30 volunteers to take an undergraduate partner and welcome more volunteers.
If you would like to volunteer and take on an undergraduate ECON student – please send an e-mail to marge@tamu.edu You will be assigned your undergraduate partner towards the end of this Spring semester.
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On Campus and Part time Opportunities:
Local Consulting Group- U.S Citizens or Permanent Residents only A Local consulting group has need for a few Master’s students to work on a short term project. This would be contract work, paid, part time until the project is complete sometime during the summer. The project will be focused on assisting a large corporation with their project to evaluate pay across the company for all employees based on a wide range of factors and to also assist in making recommendations on pay adjustment. You will be assisting in both areas, working with the employee data, coding and then using data analysis to assist in making recommendations. They are looking for detail oriented, self starters as this will be a remote project that is deadline based. If you are interested. Please send me an email with your contact info and updated resume.
Jobs for Aggies:
If you are looking for a part time job, make sure to check out Jobs for Aggies. There are always new listings for departments on campus that are looking for student workers. On campus positions sponsored by TAMU are almost always open to ALL students (international and domestic). Another benefit to on campus work is that they will be flexible with your academic schedule. Off campus positions are posed here as well, but these positions will vary in their ability to hire International students.
We have had recruiters tell us that when you are starting to build your resume, demonstrating that you were able to balance work, life and school with a part time job is a good indicator of success. It also gives you a chance to build contacts, get a great work reference from someone who is currently your supervisor and gain valuable on the job skills. You don’t have to necessarily have a job that it economics related while you are in school to gain multiple benefits from it. Currently there are 148 positions posted on Jobs for Aggies.
Check out Jobs for Aggies here You do not need to create an account to browse the jobs, but you will need to if you decide to apply.
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Internships and Job Postings:
US National Forest Service:
If you will be graduating in May, the United States Forest Service is hiring for a Budget Analyst and they are specifically looking for recent graduates. View the posting here
There are also multiple internships with postings on USAJOBS (the job board used by the federal government for a variety of departments) Some require US Citizenship others US Citizens or permanent resident status. Current openings I found today include Portfolio Services Internship, risk Management Internship, Project finance Internship, Structured Finance Internship, Political Risk Internship and a Social Enterprise Finance Internship. All postings can be found here I searched “business internship” and came up with those results. You may want to search just “internship” and see what you find. Some of these positions close on April 12th, so you will need to apply as soon as possible. Please also see the attached PDF on how to apply to Federal Jobs as the application process is very specific. It is imperative that you follow all directions when apply for a federal job as not completing the application as requested can mean that you are automatically removed from the pool of candidates being considered.
Capital One-Full Time- Open to ALL STUDENTS Quantitative Analyst – Model Validation
The description says Capital One WILL consider sponsoring a new qualified application for employment authorization for the position. I would encourage any international student who is looking for full time work in the US to look at this position. Please see the posting here
Analyst II with Altria- Full time Position–Sponsorship unknown. The position is in Richmond, VA. The position does not ask for only domestic students. If you are a student who requires sponsorship, I would apply for this position if you are interested. Apply here
Evidence-Based Policy Manager-Arnold Venture-sponsorship unknown
Apply and see full job posting here
Evidence-Based Policy Manager
Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy whose core objective is to maximize opportunity and minimize injustice. We are dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. We invest in sustainable change, building it from the ground up based on research, deep thinking, and a strong foundation of evidence. We drive public conversation, craft policy, and inspire action through education and advocacy.
BDO: Summer 2021 Transfer Pricing Intern- US Citizens and Permanent Residents ONLY
*NOTE* There isn’t an official due date but they let me know they will begin reviewing applications as early as next week!
Joe has sent me an internship opportunity for Summer 2021. Please see the link below in order to apply.
Joe from BDO has let me know that if you are interested in the position but would like to be in a different location to still apply and that they can switch the location after the application is submitted.
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TAMU Resources and Updates
Live Sessions for internships with NASA:
- NASA Internships Live Virtual Session
o April 22, 2021
o 1pm
o Topic: NASA Internships, How to apply, Application Tips, Intern Expert Panel
- NASA Internships Live Virtual Session
o August 31, 2021
o 1pm
o Topic: NASA Internships, How to apply, Application Tips, Intern Expert Panel
- NASA Internships LIVE Virtual Session
o October 7, 2021
o 1pm
o Topic: NASA Internships, How to apply, Application Tips, Intern Expert Panel
- NASA Internships LIVE Virtual Session
o January 26, 2022
o 1pm
o Topic: NASA Internships, How to apply, Application Tips, Intern Expert Panel
TAMU Graduate Career Center Monthly Newsletter
Access the newsletter for April here
TAMU Career Center Graduate Panel Series
For anyone who is interested in health and economics, I would recommend checking out this panel:
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected our health care system, and has had ripple effects across our society. Come learn how medical research institutes, non-profit and governmental organizations have been addressing societal needs in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Graduate Career Series: Covid-19 Response Careers
Tues. April 13, 2021s 5:30-7:00pm
Zoom Registration: tx.ag/gradpanel4
Add your questions for the panelists when you register.
Panelists:
Ainsley Morisseau Cantoral, Strategic Initiatives Advisor, Providence (RI) Housing Authority
Alice Jewell, CEO, McKenna Foundation
Emily Norboge, Director of Clinical and Research Informatics, Duke Cancer Institute
TAMU Career Center Walk-in Hours
Every Thursday afternoon from 1:30pm-4pm we have our Liberal Arts staff on walk-ins to assist our liberal arts students with their resume, reviewing a career related document, or quick career questions. Additionally, we also have our Applying to Graduate School Advisor available to assist students with graduate school questions.
Students can join by going to tx.ag/ccwalkin.
If students would like to request an hour long appointment with one of our advisors, they can go totx.ag/ccappointment.
Paula Verdegaal, M.L.I.S.
Program Coordinator II
Department of Economics
Liberal Arts Social Sciences Building Room 208
4228 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843
Schedule a zoom appointment here: https://calendly.com/paulav99