Good analytical skills are required, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. There is a tendency for employers to prefer younger candidates. Mature graduates should stress related experience, eg in banking or accountancy. Competition Competition is fierce. Academic standards are high and employers can receive 100 to 300 applications for each vacancy.
Personal qualities are therefore very important.
Tips for entry Join student industrial societies and Society of Business Economists to demonstrate interest and make contacts. Speculative approaches can be worthwhile in addition to applying to advertised vacancies and the Civil Service. Non-economics graduates should take a higher degree in economics. None applicable Recruitment agencies Recruitment agencies rarely handle vacancies. This Occupational Profile forms part of Prospects Planner , an advanced computer careers guidance program for use in higher education.