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6 Steps To Become a College Professor
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title: 6 Steps To Become a College Professor
description: Once you've completed a postdoc position or two and you're looking for a professor position, the biggest factor in getting hired will be your publication record. Rightly or wrongly, hiring committees usually consider the number of publications as a candidate has to be more important than the quality of those publications. Of course, publications in big-name journals with high impact factors will be more valued. But the essential factor in getting a professorship will be having many publications, so take every chance you get to add to your publication record. Work on collaborations, dust off any old data you have which you never got round to writing up, and churn out as many publications as you can. 2. Apply for grants and funding. Another factor which hiring committees are looking for is a proven track record of bringing in funding. You need to show not only that you were a successful researcher, but also that you have the skills to be awarded funding from outside sources. So it's a good idea to start applying for third party funding early, as early as during your PhD. Even if you have institutional funding, which is certainly convenient, it can be worth applying for third party funding in addition as it will be such a plus on your CV. 3. Get some teaching experience. Teaching is a big part of a professor's job, but there are differing attitudes to the role of teaching in academia in different countries. In the US, for example, a large amount of emphasis is put on the quality of professors' teaching, with student evaluations and other student feedback forming a large chunk of the evaluation of a professor. If you are interested in working in the US, you will need to have teaching experience, and preferably strong student feedback in order to land a professor job. In other countries such as Germany, however, teaching is considered less important than other job duties and is sometimes even looked down on as less worthwhile than research. Get to know the norms of diffe…
disambiguating description: 1. Publish, publish, publish.
date posted: 2016-11-14T17:40:57Z
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Meet Mohanapriya: a PhD student of Textile Technics and Material Engineering at the Technical University of Liberec
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title: Meet Mohanapriya: a PhD student of Textile Technics and Material Engineering at the Technical University of Liberec
description: ”If there was a great place to learn while having fun, the TUL in the Czech Republic would be it! Great professors, state-of-the-art laboratories and supportive management! Wonderful opportunity to work with a multi-national team of colleagues. This institution combines challenging research and supportive guidance to empower students to realize their fullest potential. This is the best place to focus on research while enjoying the pristine beauty of nature. I have made friends from every part of the world too. Ph.D. at the TUL in the Czech Republic was the best thing to have happened to my career.” 1. What made you decide to study in the Czech Republic, at the Technical University of Liberec (TUL)? To pursue higher studies in textile technology, I was looking for an Institute with academic excellence and tradition. The Technical University of Liberec had both and my choice became very easy. Their selection procedure was diligent and thorough and I was chosen on my academic merits. The Technical University of Liberec had an internationally acclaimed faculty, excellent research facilities and was in one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. All these factors made my choice very easy and I am quite happy that I made the right decision four years back. 2. What did your family and friends think of your decision to study abroad? Since this was my first travel out of India, my family was initially apprehensive. However, their perception changed during my first month of stay in Liberec. They were happy with my comfortable accommodation arrangements, friendly university colleagues and professional institute setup. 3. What were the main differences you found between studying in other countries and studying in the Czech Republic? In my mind, study is not limited to four walls of an institute. Studies need to infuse intellectual as well as social values. The Czech Republic did not just offer wonderful academic facilities, it also provided supplementary factors like beaut…
disambiguating description: There are many reasons for choosing the Czech Republic as a study destination: high quality education and research, universities with long-standing reputations, interesting specializations, affordable tuition fees and living costs, and last but not least, a vibrant and colorful cultural life in the heart of Europe. In the following interview Mohanapriya Venkataraman, a PhD student of Textile Technics and Material Engineering at the Technical University of Liberec, shares why she chose the Czech Republic for her studies:
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Which Academic Conferences Should You Attend?
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title: Which Academic Conferences Should You Attend?
description: If you’re in the lucky position of being able to secure funding for every conference that you find interesting, then we certainly encourage broad attendance. For those of you not able to fly around the world on a regular basis, however, it would be helpful to have an outside metric to sift through the thousands of academic events happening every year. So where exactly can one find such a tool? Right now, there is no global list of top conferences. Of course, compiling such a list would be quite difficult, as each discipline, sub-discipline and often sub-sub-discipline has its own slew of gatherings in countries across the globe. How can the importance of an Australian conference on soil analysis be compared to a Dutch conference on computer science? The website conference-ranking.com does some side-by-side comparisons of conferences focusing on math, computer programming and certain types of engineering. They base their rankings on four criteria: connection with industries, convenience of location, quality of committee members and the ratio of acceptance papers. These criteria seem to allow for a rather high level of standardized comparison, making it possible to rank across fields. If too many conferences were compared against each other, however, it could create difficulty, particularly as three of the four criteria are rather subjective. So where can one turn? First off, you can browse through the over 500 conferences listed on INOMICS, which are updated daily and are easy to sort using relevant factors like registration deadline and start date. We also recognize that many people attend conferences to network and engage in knowledge exchange. By subscribing to the INOMICS weekly email alerts, you can be kept up to date on new conferences and gain insight into which organizations are hosting which events. Yet, we’re still left with an open question – what would be the best way to create a comprehensive ranking of academic conferences? Should the notoriety of speak…
disambiguating description: While we try to keep you up to date on top conferences around the world, for instance in two recent posts on 2014 conferences on econometrics and finance, sometimes it’s difficult to know which events are a good fit for you.
date posted: 2016-10-28T16:13:38Z
date modified: 2024-06-20T13:11:23Z
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Inviting Participants And Advertising Your Conference
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title: Inviting Participants And Advertising Your Conference
description: Your working hours as a PhD student or postdoc are already busy and full of demands on your time and your brain, but it’s a great idea to make room in your schedule to organize a small conference or workshop. Gathering around twenty to fifty experts in your field for a day or two’s discussion and debate can be greatly intellectually stimulating, as well as an advantage for your career and a chance to learn new skills. Today we’ll talk about how to go about organizing a conference, and why you should consider doing it. How to organize a conference – getting started The first thing to decide is the topic of your conference. Is there a particular issue which you are interested in, which you feel is not widely discussed in your field? Have there been recent theoretical or empirical developments in your field which would benefit from further discussion? Is there a way for you to bring together researchers from different disciplines or backgrounds in order to engage with a challenging topic? Once you have an idea, ask around your co-workers and friends whether they would be interested in attending a conference on your topic, and whether they’d be interested in organizing it with you. It’s certainly helpful to have other people on your organization committee, to share the workload amongst you – but remember that too many organizers can lead to more discussion than action! Organizing your conference – arranging funding and inviting speakers You’ll need funding for your conference, to pay for the travel and accommodation costs of your speakers, to book rooms to hold the conference in, and for light refreshments to serve during breaks. Often university departments have budgets for the organization of conferences, or you may be able to secure funding from your supervisor, group leader, or grad school. When you request or apply for funding you should be able to give a title for your conference, an outline of the topics to be discussed, and suggestions of speakers that you wish …
disambiguating description: Organizing a small conference or workshop – why and how to do it
date posted: 2016-10-28T16:18:14Z
date modified: 2024-06-19T17:33:24Z
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Free Online Courses in Business Management & Engineering
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title: Free Online Courses in Business Management & Engineering
description: If you want to sharpen your skills in Business Management and Engineering, today we're listing some great free online courses which are available for you to take now. Practical Information Technology Management Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Introduction to Computers in Public Management Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) The Software Business Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Quality Engineering & Management Technische Universität München Innovation and IT Management Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Understanding Wireless: Technology, Economics, and Policy University of Notre Dame Knowledge Management and Big Data in Business Hong Kong Polytechnic University Basics of Energy Sustainability Rice University Economics of Cybersecurity Delft University of Technology Introduction to Cloud Computing IEEE
disambiguating description: Whilst most students still do the bulk of their learning in traditional educational institutions, alternative learning possibilities are becoming more and more common. One such possibility is taking an online course, in which materials and teaching are provided over the internet. Online learning is advantageous in that you can learn at your own pace, in an environment of your choosing, and in some cases at no cost to yourself.
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How Can Social Media Help Researchers In Their Career Development?
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title: How Can Social Media Help Researchers In Their Career Development?
description: Promote yourself and your research Your social media profiles may well be the first results which turn up in a google search of your name, so it's likely that prospective employers or collaborators will see your social media interactions when they are learning about you. Having an active, professional, interesting social media presence will demonstrate not only your expertise in your subject, but will also show that you spend time staying up to date with recent developments in your field, and that you can engage with other researchers in a helpful way. Social media should also be your first stop to promote your latest research. If you've recently had a paper published, if you're giving a talk or poster presentation, or if you've received an award, then you should share this news on your social media sites so that everyone following you can be informed about your recent achievements. Communicate your findings to the public Another important aspect of social media use for academics is the chance to communicate with the public. Defying the “ivory tower” stereotype and engaging directly with the public shows that you have good communication skills and that you care about the wider societal impact of your work. Plus, you will improve your writing skills, as using a service like twitter which is limited to 140 character inputs is excellent training in communicating succinctly and clearly. Get help and input from other researchers Say you're performing data analysis on your latest data set and you make an unexpected finding. You remember hearing about a statistical test which might be useful for looking at your data, but you haven't used the test before. So you google it, you consult a statistics textbook, and then you try it out – right? Well, it can also be helpful to consult other researchers on social media before you do so. Perhaps you follow a statistician who can advise you on whether the test is appropriate for your data set, or maybe another researcher in your fie…
disambiguating description: Nowadays it's almost expected for academics to be active on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook. For a generation who grew up with internet technology as a part of their lives, it's natural that young academics would share their thoughts on academia with an online audience. There are distinct advantages for academics in making use of social media too, for career goals as well as personal fulfilment. If you're wondering whether your online profile is in need of an update, here are a few reasons to consider expanding your online presence to make greater use of social media.
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2016 Nobel Prize Winners Announced: Meet the Nobel Laureates
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title: 2016 Nobel Prize Winners Announced: Meet the Nobel Laureates
description: The prize in economics this year went to both Oliver Hart, Professor of Economics at Harvard University, and Bengt Holmström, Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, for their contributions to contract theory. Hart, born in Britain, and Holmstrom, who is Finnish, were brought together by their related research projects and have been friends for decades. "He's my closest intellectual friend here and a personal friend also. And he has been important for my thinking and I hope I have been important for his thinking," Holmstrom told Reuters Television. In his work since the late 1970s, Holmström examined the relationship between performance and compensation in the context of employment contracts. He found that in industries which are high-risk, payment in a fixed salary is preferable, while in stable industries, it is better for payment to be directly linked to performance. These findings have been used to criticise the high levels of executive pay in the USA and other countries, and to argue for policies to rectify stagnant wages for workers. The work is of direct practical relevance to companies and individuals who are interested in how fair compensation for labour should be assessed. Hart’s research focused on incomplete contracts and the need to have an open approach to them while maintaining a firm grasp on the rules governing such situations. As contracts cannot specify every possible eventuality in their text, a theory was required to determine which party should have control rights over the contract; that is, which party is entitled to make decisions in which circumstances. Hart's approach focuses on the method of determining a specific outcome in a general situation, rather than the precise outcome, which has relevance for questions of which companies should merge, and whether institutions such as hospitals, schools, and prisons should be owned publicly or privately. For example, Hart has argued that in privatised prisons, the incen…
disambiguating description: The winners of the 2016 Nobel Prizes were recently announced, to honour outstanding contributions to the fields of economics, physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and world peace. The winners have each made a dramatic impact on the state of their various fields, so in this article we'll introduce you to the winners and to the work which they have be recognised for.
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Top 10 Finance Employers
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title: Top 10 Finance Employers
description: 1. Finance sector Naturally, the most common type of work which finance graduates find is in the finance sector. This includes jobs directly related to your studies, like roles as a financial analyst, financial consultant, or finance manager. You could work for a financial services company like American Express, which offers high compensation and good benefits, making it one of the employers with the best reputation for job satisfaction. 2. Banking Related the the finance sector, there are many jobs available to finance graduates in banks such as HSBC or Barclays. These environment can be high pressure and demand long working hours, but for a person who thrives on an energetic and challenging environment they can be very compelling. Investment banking is a subset of banking which is particularly suited to those who flourish in high risk, high reward situations. 3. Research organisations Research in economics and finance is an ongoing process, and there are finance research-based roles to be found in organisations like the Institute of International Finance as well as at universities which specialise in economics. This kind of work will suit those of a methodical and thoughtful temperament, who can live with the high salaries and high drama of other financial jobs and prefer more security and self-determination. 4. Insurance and actuarial work Another big employer of finance graduates is the insurance industry, including huge international firms like Chubb or smaller, more specialist companies like New York Life Insurance. Insurance companies and many other types of company require actuaries who measure and manage risk, among other roles. Such jobs are suited to people with an eye for details and firm mathematical and statistical skills, which you would acquire in your finance degree. 5. Environmental sector As the world becomes more aware of the importance of environmental issues, the environmental sector will continue to grow and grow. There is a need for financial…
disambiguating description: What kind of jobs are open to recent graduates in finance? What are some of the biggest employers in this field? We're answering these questions with our list of 10 of the top employers for finance.
date posted: 2016-09-27T15:28:15Z
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5 Top Tips For Students Dealing With Written Essay Exams
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title: 5 Top Tips For Students Dealing With Written Essay Exams
description: 1. Get enough sleep the night before the exam One good way to make exams go more smoothly is to prepare yourself well before the exam takes place. Of course it's tempting to stay up late the night before and attempt to cram in as much revision as you can, especially if you're feeling worried, but resist this impulse! You'll do a lot better if you can get a full night's sleep beforehand and arrive at your exam feeling well-rested. 2. On the day of the exam, arrive early and not too caffeinated On the day of the exam, if you're feeling very nervous and jumpy, you can try doing a few simple exercises, like doing some jumping jacks in your room or running up and down a staircase a couple of times. This can help to burn of some of your nervous energy. If you're really hopeless without a coffee first thing in the morning, then have one cup before the exam. But don't drink too much coffee, tea, or energy drinks before, as these will leave you feel distracted and will make it difficult to concentrate. Do get to the exam venue early, as it can take a while to find the correct room, register, and find your seat. It's better to have an extra 10 minutes to take a drink of water and use the bathroom than it is to turn up late and have to rush into a busy exam hall. 3. Don't sweat the details, focus on the big picture People often panic in exams because they feel like they don't know enough information to write an essay, or that there are important facts which they won't remember. But generally, this is not the best way to go. When writing an essay exam, you want to convey your understanding of the overall state of the field. It's not necessary for you to memorise hundreds of facts, and actually, if you make an error or mis-remember a piece of information then it's not a big deal. Instead, use the essay structure to convey your broad understanding of the topic and the debates within it which you have picked up from teaching across the semester. Generally, you'll get a better mark…
disambiguating description: Exams can be a real stress for students! But don't panic, because we're here to help with our tips on how to ace your written essay exams:
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Top 10 Economics Employers
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title: Top 10 Economics Employers
description: If you're finishing up a degree in economics, you might, and probably should, be wondering what career options you have open to you. Fortunately, an economics degree gives you many transferable skills, including hard skills like data analysis as well as soft skills like presentation, all of which can be useful in landing you a job. 1. Universities For those who have completed a bachelor's or master's degree in economics, universities remain one of the biggest potential employers. You could do a PhD, or be employed as a research assistant or lecturer in economics. The advantages of such positions are the chance to direct new and innovative research, and to build up excellent networks of contacts in the field, however, the compensation is lower than in other positions and competition can be fierce. <11an>limit:3;categories:Jobs;disciplines:Economics</11an> 2. Research institutes / Graduate teaching centres Related to universities, another option for employment of economists is graduate schools or research institutes. These offer similar advantages to working in a university, but with more emphasis on research than on teaching. This can be an advantage for those who want to focus on publishing papers, but a disadvantage for those who enjoy the challenge of teaching less experienced students. 3. Banks / Finance sector Knowledge of economics will set you up well for a career in banking or finance, for example as a finance director or a financial analyst. Large banks such as HSBC or NatWest have offices all over the world, giving you the potential to travel to many new places with your work. The compensation tends to be very good in the finance sector, allowing you the freedom that a higher salary offers. 4. Private companies Small to medium businesses are a potential source of employment which shouldn't be overlooked. While such businesses are unlikely to need an economist specifically unless that is part of their market strategy, you can be successful in such roles by m…
disambiguating description: We're listed ten of the top employers for economists, to give you some ideas about what jobs might be available to you once you graduate.
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Five Best Ways For Making Friends While Studying Abroad
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title: Five Best Ways For Making Friends While Studying Abroad
description: Whereas for some students it is easy to make friends, for others – especially so when in a foreign country with no existing social contacts – it can feel a little confusing and overwhelming having to go out and try to make new friends. But it’s all part of the experience! Learning to interact with new people in an entirely different environment will develop your social skills, and also let you meet amazing people that you otherwise wouldn’t. To help our Master’s students just beginning their study adventure abroad, we asked our colleagues at Asia Exchange who organize student exchanges to Asia for some tips on how to make friends and how to have a social life when studying abroad. Friends make your time abroad memorable! Make sure you actively try to be social, and always keep a smile on your face! 1. Talk to people We really mean it. Don’t be afraid to use English or any other foreign language that is commonly spoken – or better yet, if possible, learn the native language of the country you are visiting so you can communicate with the locals even in their own language! You don’t need to try and have deep conversations with every single person you meet, but at the very least, nicely greeting each and every person you encounter will get you started on the mission to making more friends. This may seem a bit too obvious but another important thing to always remember is to smile; people are more likely to have a nice first impression on you if you appear as a positive person rather than a grumpy foreign student. It is good to remember that most of the best human relations that you will have in your life will start from nothing more complicated than saying “Hi”. So in a nutshell, talk more, and make more friends! 2. Participate in extracurricular activities As a part of the orientation week, Asia Exchange organizes a so-called “Ice-Breaking Party” at most of their study abroad destinations to help new students get to know each other. Orientation day and any trips and par…
disambiguating description: One of the most important factors affecting the total experience of your semester studying abroad are the friends that you make. While some students go on a study exchange with a friend or a few from back home, many decide to go abroad by just themselves.
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How to Get Accepted to an Academic Conference
type: Article
title: How to Get Accepted to an Academic Conference
description: Choosing the right conference Firstly, choose the conference which will be most relevant to your research. Budgets for conference attendance vary, but typically a PhD student might expect to attend either one large conference per year, or two to three smaller conferences. So it's important that the conference you apply to is a good match for your interests. A few factors to consider when selecting a conference: Is it a broad event or is it for a specialist topic? There can be advantages of each – presenting your work to a diverse or interdisciplinary audience is excellent practice for your communication skills. But specialists in your area will be more interested in your work and can give you better feedback. Is it a national conference, or is it international? Generally speaking, international conferences are more highly regarded, but they are also more difficult to get accepted into and they are more expensive to attend. How will you fund your conference trip? You'll need funding to pay for not only the conference fee, but also travel, accommodation, and food while you're away. Universities usually have budgets for students to attend conferences, but there are often restrictions on where you can travel to or how much you can spend in total. Some conferences offer grants for students to attend if they get accepted to give a presentation, so take a look at the conference website and find out what is available funding-wise. Submitting an abstract for a conference presentation Once you've chosen one or two conference that you're interested in attending, look out for the “Call for Abstracts” which comes a few months before the conference date, at which time you can submit your application to present. Generally, you will only need to provide a short abstract of your research, and possibly a CV or motivation letter. But how should you write your abstract in order to give yourself the best chance of being accepted to give a conference presentation? Here are some guideline…
disambiguating description: Attending an academic conference is a great way to hear about new research in your field, to network with other researchers, and to present your own work to an engaged audience and receive feedback. Conferences are generally open to anyone from the field who wants to attend, however, you will get much more from the experience (and be much more likely to receive funding for your trip) if you are presenting some of your own research at the conference. But how do you get accepted to present at a conference? Today we're sharing some tips on this topic.
date posted: 2016-09-06T11:21:29Z
date modified: 2024-06-19T17:50:51Z
language: en
keywords: conference
keywords: Academics
keywords: acceptance
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keywords: workshops
keywords: Academic
keywords: top conferences
type: advice
disciplines: marketing
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disciplines: management
disciplines: generaleconomics
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discipline labels: Psychology
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discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

For Students Or Researchers Changing Disciplines: How To Survive The Shift From Economics To Business
type: Article
title: For Students Or Researchers Changing Disciplines: How To Survive The Shift From Economics To Business
description: Less theory, more practical information The biggest difference between economics and business, whether you're studying or researching, is in terms of the applicability of your subject. Both fields involve the study of companies, markets, and money, but economics focuses on the high-level, abstract concepts involved. Business is much more practically focused. Some people have even gone as far as to describe business as an art, and economics as a science. For an economist starting work in the field of business, this means that you'll have to adapt to new methods and new ways to discuss topics. The focus will be less on “What is this thing, conceptually speaking, and how can we understand it?” and more on “How can we use this thing in a business setting?” As a business student or researcher, you will be expected to produce work which is of immediate practical value. Of course, your arguments still need to be sound and well thought through, but the test of the value of a proposition in business will always be: does it work? This is quite a shift in thinking, especially if you have been in an academic setting for most or all of your career, and you are used to working to more abstract goals. Less big picture, more specific detail Another big difference between the two fields is the scope of what they cover. Economics focuses on large-scale information about international, global markets. Business will focus more on the needs and details of one specific business, and on what knowledge and skills a person would need to start their own business. For an economist embarking on a journey into business studies, this will mean that you will spend much more time on specifics than you have previously. You might be looking at a particular business as a case study, or assessing several local businesses to see what they have in common. You will have to adjust to less overview or 'big picture' thinking, and more on the small changes which can have a big impact on a business. Different…
disambiguating description: If you are thinking about moving from the field of economics into business, here are some tips on surviving the shift.
date posted: 2016-07-14T14:54:25Z
date modified: 2024-06-19T18:03:42Z
language: en
keywords: economics
keywords: researcher
keywords: Students
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keywords: discipline
keywords: Business
type: advice
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: economics
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: business
disciplines: management
disciplines: generaleconomics
disciplines: businesseconomics
discipline labels: Marketing
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Business
discipline labels: Management
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)
discipline labels: Business Economics (JEL M)

Top Soft Skills To Boost Your Career As An Economist
type: Article
title: Top Soft Skills To Boost Your Career As An Economist
description: 1.Communication skills In order to really excel in your career, it's not enough for you to know lots of facts and to understand lots of complex ideas – you also have to be able to communicate this knowledge to others. You should work on your oral presentation skills as well as your written work, as you will be asked to present more often as you become more senior. You should also work on the ability to communicate with different audiences – academics, industry people, and lay people all need different approaches, and you should be able to adapt your information to a useful level for each audience. This is particularly true in economics, where there is a huge gulf between the average person's understanding and expert knowledge. Being able to clearly communicate important information to the public about recessions, global economics, and the long-term consequences of economic policies will help you to stand out in your field. 2.Teamwork While academia can often promote a loan wolf approach to research, over your career it is vital for you to be able to work as part of team. You need to be able to take direction from a manager, to cooperate with colleagues, and to give support to more junior workers. This requires you to let go of your ego and to focus on getting the project complete, rather than focusing on what you want to do or what you think is the correct approach. “Difficult to work with” is not something that anyone wants in their reference, so put some effort into improving your teamwork skills. 3.Leadership In addition to working in a team, over your career you will likely need to lead a team in order to be successful. Management is an extremely challenging field, which some people mistakenly believe is easy. Finding the right balance of giving clear instructions while being approachable for your team is tricky! You may also need to manage people from other fields like business, IT, or science, so you need to know how to reach people with these different backgr…
disambiguating description: Hard skills are abilities such as technical skills, programming, or factual knowledge, which can be tested and which generally form the basis for academic assessment. These skills are surely important for you to achieve your career goals. However, there are other important skills which aren't usually taught, but are just as vital for success. They are known as soft skills, and today we're considering some of the soft skills you'll need to distinguish yourself in a career in economics.
date posted: 2016-07-05T15:05:46Z
date modified: 2024-06-19T18:04:54Z
language: en
keywords: economics
keywords: Skills
keywords: teamwork
keywords: leadership
keywords: communication
type: advice
disciplines: economics
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: business
disciplines: management
disciplines: generaleconomics
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Business
discipline labels: Management
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

Pros & Cons Of Online Learning
type: Article
title: Pros & Cons Of Online Learning
description: Pros of Online Learning Flexibility One of the biggest advantages of online learning is that it is flexible, in terms of the time which is required to complete a course. If you work full- or part-time, and are interested in studying but don't want to leave your job, this is very helpful. You can take just one unit if you have only a little bit of spare time, or more when you have more time. There is also no need to attend classes in a physical location, so you don't need to relocate or set aside time for travelling. This is particularly advantageous for older students who have families and jobs, and for whom moving to attend a university would not be possible. Learn at your own pace One issue that many students struggle with is finding classes which are suited to their pace of learning. In an advanced class, material may be presented in a rapid format which is too dense to follow unless you are very familiar with the topic. On the other hand, introductory courses can feel slow and dull to students who have experience in the subject. Online learning alleviates this by allowing students to choose from a wide range of courses and to work at their own pace. If you need to watch a lecture several times to understand it, you can do this easily with online learning. This is helpful for those who have been outside of the educational system for some time and are not fully confident about returning to it. Check out online courses on INOMICS Wide array of topics and courses A further advantage of online learning is the large number of courses which are available. At most brick and mortar universities, you sign up for a course and then choose your topics from a set list of options. With online learning, you can pursue a number of different topics from different fields. If you are looking for broad learning, if you want to perform interdisciplinary work, or if you haven't yet decided what subject you would like the specialise in, then you can take a number of courses from differ…
disambiguating description: With the arrival of reliable, high-speed internet, distance learning for university students has become much more feasible. Students can now sign up for single classes or whole courses to be taught online, which may include streaming lectures, live Q&A chats with tutors, and submitting coursework electronically. But how does an online course compare with a traditional course at a brick and mortar university? Today we're looking at both the pros and cons of learning online.
date posted: 2016-06-24T12:01:24Z
date modified: 2024-06-13T18:54:26Z
employment type: onsite
language: en
keywords: study tips
keywords: online courses
keywords: online
keywords: Courses
keywords: tips
keywords: online learning
type: advice
disciplines: marketing
disciplines: economics
disciplines: education
disciplines: law
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: business
disciplines: psychology
disciplines: management
disciplines: generaleconomics
discipline labels: Marketing
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Education
discipline labels: Law
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Business
discipline labels: Psychology
discipline labels: Management
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

Top 10 English Summer Schools 2016
type: Article
title: Top 10 English Summer Schools 2016
description: Business English Language Summer Course Organizer: LSE Location: London, UK Details: This three week-programme is designed to improve your confidence in speaking, reading, writing and listening in a business context. The focus will be on the language you need for business activities, and will provide a British perspective for creative discussion. There is also a topic and theme-based syllabus delivered by LSE academic staff and external business practitioners. The timetable's emphasis on collaborative projects and tasks will enable an improvement of key integrated language skills. Regular practice in class will further extend your capabilities in the way you actually use and manipulate business English. Register now English for Business Masters Organizer: The University of Edinburgh Location: Edinburgh, UK Details: English for Business Masters students follow a programme designed to improve your English for use in the business and academic environments. There is an emphasis on the development of both academic writing skills and oral presentation skills with opportunities for both individual and team work. A series of talks by guest speakers and video sessions is programmed to develop listening skills. You will be required to produce several assignments to deadlines - a necessary preparation for the potential English for Business Masters student. Register now English Summer Programme Organizer: The University of Manchester Location: Manchester, UK Details: The English Summer Programme is ideally suited to overseas university students or anyone who wishes to visit the North of England, improve their English language proficiency and have the opportunity to meet other students from around the world. The course is supplemented by a lively evening and weekend social programme. You will study English for 15 hours a week and you will have the opportunity to go on local educational visits and places of cultural interest for the remaining 6 hours. This course is designed for …
disambiguating description: Make the most of your summer break, and sign up for a summer school! You can learn new skills, visit a new place, and meet fellow students with similar interests to you. For those of you who are studying a language like English, summer schools can be especially helpful as they give you lots of opportunities to practise speaking with other learners and experts. If you're considering attending a summer school this year, now is the time to start looking for schools, and we're here to help with this list of the top 10 summer schools for English in 2016. Remember to apply early, as these schools will fill up fast!
date posted: 2016-06-06T14:30:53Z
date modified: 2024-06-13T18:58:43Z
language: en
keywords: courses
keywords: language schools
keywords: language courses
keywords: english
keywords: course
keywords: English Language
keywords: english summer school
keywords: english course
keywords: summer courses
type: advice
disciplines: marketing
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disciplines: psychology
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disciplines: generaleconomics
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discipline labels: Education
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discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: Business
discipline labels: Psychology
discipline labels: Management
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)

Top 10 Spanish Summer Schools 2016
type: Article
title: Top 10 Spanish Summer Schools 2016
description: Executive Commercial Spanish Course Organizer: Cervantes Location: Malaga, Spain Details: This course is aimed at students or professionals who need to use their Spanish in a business setting. The course is split into 2 parts: theory and practice, and during both parts, the students will use different tools: written materials, specialized publications, audio-visual materials, software applications, Internet, etc. It is taught by highly qualified teachers with extensive experience in teaching Spanish as a foreign language and deep knowledge of the business world. Register now Summer Spanish Courses Organizer: Barcelona University Location: Barcelona, Spain Details: The UAB’s summer courses are offered throughout June, July and August. You can choose between 6 different levels from elementary to proficient. The courses follow the structure of the university’s regular intensive courses, and can be taken individually or combined for an extended program. One course class consist of 6-15 students. During the month of August, optional extra-curricular activities are arranged on Fridays. Register now Summer Spanish Program Organizer: Salamanca University Location: Salamanca, Spain Details: If you are engaged with regular studies in your home country, but at the same time want to take advantage of your summer break to learn Spanish, this course is for you. in Spain. The summer courses are similar in structure to the intensive and semester-long courses. You can choose between 15, 20 or 25 classroom hours per week and four distinct language levels, ranging from complete beginner to advanced speaker. Register now Summer Spanish Program Organizer: Malaga University Location: Malaga, Spain Details: The Summer Semester Course runs from the beginning of July to the end of September. The course is divided into 6 different European Framework levels, from Beginners (A1) to Mastery (C2). Upon arrival students are tested and placed into groups according to their existing level of Spanis…
disambiguating description: If you're a student and you'd like the chance to refine your language skills, to travel to a new place, and to enhance your CV, then you should consider attending a summer school. The opportunity to study and acquire specialist skills over the summer is useful for everyone, but especially for students of languages! For those who are studying Spanish, here we've compiled a list of the best summer schools for 2016. You'll have lots of opportunities to practise your speaking skills, as well as to brush up on your grammar and cultural knowledge.
date posted: 2016-06-06T15:33:45Z
date modified: 2024-07-12T20:22:41Z
language: en
keywords: courses
keywords: language schools
keywords: language courses
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keywords: Spanish
keywords: Spanish summer school
keywords: spanish course
keywords: Spanish Language
keywords: summer courses
type: advice
disciplines: marketing
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Energy Sector: Possible Careers
type: Article
title: Energy Sector: Possible Careers
description: Today we're looking at how specialists from various fields might find employment within the energy sector, and what their roles would be. If you have specialist skills and you're looking to move into or start a career in an important emerging global field, then read on for more information. 1. Engineering Energy engineering focuses on the development and maintenance of technologies which are related to energy efficiency, environmental compliance, and alternative energy technologies. Engineers in the energy sector may specialise in drilling and petroleum, in nuclear power, in solar and/or wind energy, or in electrical systems. There is a particularly large demand for specialists in alternative energy solutions, as these are becoming more and more relevant as the availability of oil drops and prices rise. Many countries have governmental schemes which offer financial incentives to businesses which take up more environmentally friendly energy systems, so there are career opportunities for energy engineers in many large companies. 2. Economics As engineers develop the new energy technologies that will become available on the market, energy economists are required to analyse how these new technologies will affect supply and demand in the energy industry. Looking at factors such as the methods and efficiency of energy production, distribution and consumption, economists play an important role in predicting and shaping future energy trends. Jobs for energy economists can be in both governmental agencies and private businesses, which are looking to maintain energy resources. Roles within this field can include policy analysis, product research, or economic research, all of which are expected to grow in importance in future years. Find your perfect job on INOMICS: 3. Law Wherever there is new policy being written, there will be a need for lawyers to detail the regulatory aspects of energy production and consumption. There are opportunities for lawyers to work in the energy i…
disambiguating description: As businesses and individuals become more aware of climate change and environmental issues, a stronger focus is being put on the ways in which we use resources – especially energy. A whole industry has grown which supports the production and management of energy resources, as well as advising companies on how they can become more energy-efficient. With the growth of this industry, new career paths have opened up from many fields which are related to energy research or consumption.
date posted: 2016-05-31T12:58:35Z
date modified: 2024-06-13T19:03:23Z
language: en
keywords: careers
keywords: Engineering
keywords: energy sector
keywords: management
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keywords: economics law
keywords: Engineers
keywords: Job
keywords: Career
keywords: energy engineering
keywords: energy
type: advice
disciplines: economics
disciplines: law
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disciplines: management
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discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Law
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
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discipline labels: Agricultural and Environmental Economics (JEL Q)

Top Upcoming Economics & Business Events 2016/2017
type: Article
title: Top Upcoming Economics & Business Events 2016/2017
description: May 2016 Progressive Economy Annual Forum 2016: Investment & Innovation at the Heart of European Recovery Organizer: Progressive Economy Initiative, S&D Group in the European Parliament Conference Date: May 31, 2016 Location: Brussels, Belgium June 2016 2nd International Conference of Development and Economy (ICODECON) Organizer: Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Peloponnese Conference Dates: June 9-12, 2016 Location: Thessaloníki, Greece August 2016 Ninth Asia-Pacific Conference on Global Business, Economics, Finance and Banking Organizer: J.A. Alpha Business Research and Publishers Pvt. Ltd. Conference Dates: Aug 11-13, 2016 Location: Hong Kong September 2016 Economics, Economic Policies and Sustainable Growth in the wake of the Crisis Organizer: Università Politecnica delle Marche Conference Dates: Sep 8-10, 2016 Location: Ancona, Italy Call for papers Research Conference - The Rise of Eurasia: New Perspectives on East-West Business and Economic Relations Organizer: Maastricht School of Management Conference Date: Sep 9, 2016 Location: Maastricht, Netherlands October 2016 17th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development - "Managerial Issues in Modern Business" Organizer: Varazdin Development and Entrepreneurship Agency Conference Dates: October 20-21, 2016 Location: Warsaw, Poland November 2016 The Review of Socio-Economic Perspectives (RSEP) Organizer: RSEP Conference Dates: Nov 2-4, 2016 Location: Madrid, Spain 8th ReCapNet Conference on Behavioural Real Estate Organizer: Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) Conference Dates: Nov 3-4, 2016 Location: Mannheim, Germany International Trade & Academic Research Conference (ITARC) Organizers: Academy of Business and Retail Management (ABRM), UK and Journal of Business and Retail Management Research Conference Dates: November 7-8, 2016 Location: London, UK 20th European Scientific Conference of Doctoral Students Organizer: Faculty of Business and Economics - Mendel Universi…
disambiguating description: To keep up to date with the latest news in economics and business, there's more that you can do than just reading! Events such as lectures, workshops, and debates are excellent ways to keep up with developments in your field. Plus, they give you the chance to meet and network with other people in your field and to hear new perspectives on your work. If you're interested in attending events in economics or finance, then today's article is a list of some of the greatest events coming up soon from around the world.
date posted: 2016-05-25T15:43:58Z
date modified: 2024-06-13T19:04:17Z
language: en
keywords: economics
keywords: conference
keywords: economist
keywords: workshop
keywords: workshops
keywords: event
keywords: conferences
keywords: events
keywords: finance
keywords: economists
type: advice
disciplines: economics
disciplines: financialeconomics
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: business
disciplines: management
disciplines: generaleconomics
disciplines: businesseconomics
disciplines: finance
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Financial Economics (JEL G)
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
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discipline labels: Management
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What Can You Do With a Master’s in Economics?
type: Article
title: What Can You Do With a Master’s in Economics?
description: The big divide: Academia or Industry? The options for career paths after the master's can be divided in two arenas: roles within academia, and roles in industry or the public sector. There are advantages and disadvantages of each – in industry, for example, the pay tends to be better, whilst jobs in academia are more focused on pure research. But what is the typical divide between these two options among those who have completed a master's in economics? As a case study, we can look at the data from the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics, who released a report on the destination jobs of their economics master's class of 2015. They found that 72% of graduates who had been placed entered or returned to jobs in industry, while 28% of graduates entered a PhD or other post-graduate program. Academic positions for economics graduates Compared to the data from last year (the Barcelona GSE class of 2014), there are more graduates entering industry – last year 68% went into industry, and 32% pursued further study. Generally, in tough economic times, graduates can feel attracted by the security and solid pay of industry jobs, while being put off by the insecurity of academic careers. One interesting finding, however, points to the successful path to a PhD – of those moving into doctoral programs, around half of Barcelona 2015 graduates went into international programs, in the United States, the United Kingdom, or other international institutions. The ability and willingness to move to a new location can help graduates to find PhD positions in highly regarded institutions. You can see more about the career prospects of PhDs, including the average salary for PhD students in various locations around the world, in our INOMICS 2015 Salary Report. Where Class of 2015 grads are pursuing doctoral study 24 graduates joined one of two PhDs organized with Barcelona GSE Graduate Programme in Economics, Finance, and Management - GPEFM (UPF and BGSE) International Doctorate in Economic …
disambiguating description: If you're thinking about doing a master's degree in economics, or you're already studying for one, then you're sure to be interested in the job prospects for economics students. What kind of job can you get with a master's in economics, and in what kind of organisations do graduates end up working? We covered this issue last year, but now we've got new data on the employment of economics students for this year, so we're sharing an updated perspective. Read on to find out more about the kinds of careers which are open to those who have studied a master's in economics.
date posted: 2016-05-03T10:12:31Z
date modified: 2024-07-03T07:53:18Z
language: en
keywords: Masters
keywords: master's
keywords: economics
keywords: career advice
keywords: Job
keywords: Career
type: advice
disciplines: economics
disciplines: socialscience
disciplines: generaleconomics
discipline labels: Economics
discipline labels: Economics and Social Sciences
discipline labels: General Economics (JEL A)