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- Postdoc Jobs
- Posted 1 year ago
Job Market Scramble for Economists & Useful Resources for Postdoc Job Search
The job market for economics postdoc jobs in the United States is highly seasonal. The primary recruitment phase for post-doc positions closes every year in February or March. It is therefore best to plan your econ job search early and apply well in advance of the deadline.
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- INOMICS Salary Report
- Posted 1 year ago
Countries with the Highest Salaries for Economists
The following article is an analysis of data taken from the INOMICS Salary Report 2020/21 - which is available to download in full here. Specifically, this article looks at the average salaries of economists around the world working in academia, the public sector and the private sector. It is the first instalment in a series of insights handling the Report’s findings.
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- Career Advice
- Posted 2 years ago
Jobs for Economists in the Government: The Right Career to Consider?
When discussing jobs in the government, the type of work that comes to mind is most likely influenced by your particular background. In countries in which large segments of the economy are nationalized, it’s possible to become a civil servant in nearly any field. In other places, your options might be more limited.
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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 3 years ago
The Job Boom in Northern Cities
Brexit may have created a great deal of anxiety and business uncertainty, yet the UK is enjoying a golden period of employment. With more people in jobs and less out of work jobseekers, the UK is experiencing record employment levels not seen for decades. Some of this achievement is down to a job boom in the north of England and in the two biggest Scottish cities.
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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 6 years ago
Where To Pursue an Academic Career as an Economist: USA vs Europe
If you're an economist and you're starting to plan out your career options, then you have a big decision to make: where should you pursue your career? The two biggest locations for the academic job market are the USA and Europe. Today we're comparing both of them so you could see which would be the best place for you to work.
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- Blog Post
- Posted 6 years ago
Professors Think That Academic Publications Are Much More Relevant For Their Employability Than Their Teaching Skills
The world of academia is constantly changing, so much so that the importance to Professors, of different academic and career achievements, is shifting in ways that may be somewhat unexpected.
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- Blog Post
- Posted 6 years ago
Will Obtaining a PhD in Economics Guarantee a Higher Salary in the Future?
With 2017 ASSA Annual Meeting in mind, we thought that this information will be helpful for all of you who are considering pursuing a PhD degree in Economics as many students and prospective PhD candidates often question whether obtaining a PhD in Economics is worth it. Will the time, effort and money spent on working towards a PhD guarantee you a higher salary when compared to the salary that can be earned with a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree?
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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 6 years ago
Job Hunting in Academia: Why Didn't They Choose You?
Applying for an academic job can be a frustrating process. If you've been rejected from an academic job and you're stewing over why, read on to find out the reasons that your job application might have been unsuccessful.
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- Work Abroad Article
- Posted 7 years ago
Best Countries to Work in as an Academic: Research Findings
For people looking for a job in the private sector, there are numerous sources of information about best places to work, like Fortune Best Companies or Best Places to Work by Glassdoor to name just two.
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- Work Abroad Article
- Posted 8 years ago
Top Job Openings for Professors in Business, Marketing, Management and Accounting – End-of-the-Year Overview
Academic recruitment has its own cycles, with activity spikes and quiet low seasons. Many universities and business schools around the world set their application deadline at the end of the year for several reasons, be it a planned interview at the ASSA Meeting in January or the desire to be prepared for the Spring term and fill all open positions in advance.
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- Work Abroad Article
- Posted 8 years ago
Job Openings for Professors in Politics and Law – Fall Round Up
Following up on our start of term round up of open positions for economics professors, this post offers you a selection of the many jobs currently listed on INOMICS for professors of politics and law. Within the discipline of politics are jobs focusing on public policy, international relations, political economics and related fields. Law includes positions in education law, business law, criminology, immigration law and numerous other areas.
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- Work Abroad Article
- Posted 8 years ago
Top Job Openings for Economics Professors – Start of Term Round Up
If you are a qualified economist looking to transition to a new position as an economics professor (and prove how important great teachers are), there are ample opportunities available for you on INOMICS right now. Though the new term is just starting, universities around the globe are already hiring for the spring or for next year, so it’s the right time to send out applications. In this blog post, we’ve hand selected 13 top positions from around Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania. These positions cover diverse specializations within the field of economics, so be sure to look through the full list to find the right fit for you!
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- Career Advice Article
- Posted 8 years ago
From Poli Sci to Policy – Jobs For Political Science Graduates
With September upon us and campuses around the globe preparing for the coming school year, many recent graduates face a harsh reminder that student life is over and it’s time to plunge headlong into the workforce. Yet, sometimes landing that first career-oriented position can be tough, particularly in today’s economic climate.
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- Ranking
- Posted 8 years ago
Jobs in International Organizations: Top 30 Around the Globe
Whether you are a recent graduate or are simply looking for the next step in your career path, a job in an international organization is a smart choice. If you’ve focused on economics or finance, the world of international organizations is a particularly good fit – development banks, international research panels and trade organizations all offer highly respected positions for young professionals with qualifications in such disciplines. If you have a degree in other fields, for instance political science or mathematics, working for an international organization is also a great option.
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- Study Abroad Article
- Posted 8 years ago
How Does Studying Abroad Help Your Job Prospects?
With the global flow of students higher now than ever before, there is an abundance of advice available regarding the benefits of studying abroad. Whether for a semester or a full degree, studying in a foreign country can boost your CV, help you learn a new language, expand your cultural understanding and allow you to create a worldwide network of friends and colleagues.
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- Work Abroad Article
- Posted 8 years ago
Job Market Report 2014
Whether you decide to follow an academic career path or join a private company or think tank, it is always of great interest to learn about your future prospects. That is why INOMICS is gathering information about potential employment environments – including salaries! Moreover, we will be sharing what we find with the global community!
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- Work Abroad Article
- Posted 8 years ago
Academic Jobs and Salaries in Italy
Many believe that once one decides to follow an academic career path there is no way out. Working at a university is not only said to bring you respect and stability, but also a gradually increasing income. How high the latter might get obviously depends on many factors, such as your qualifications and the institution you graduated from, as well as the country where you are teaching.
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- Work Abroad Article
- Posted 8 years ago
Life as an Economist in France - Salary and Working Conditions
While it was the UMP, France’s conservative opposition party, that won the majority of votes in Sunday’s first round of town hall elections in France, the far-right Front National also made decisive gains, particularly in areas that used to be bastions of the left wing. The ongoing difficulties in the French economy are often cited as one of the key reasons for this redrawing of the political landscape and the losses for the ruling Socialist Party.
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- Work Abroad Article
- Posted 9 years ago
Salaries of Spanish Economists in the Crisis
Despite the uncertain outlook for the labour market in the Iberian region, the percentage of foreigners working or studying in Spanish institutions is higher than in other countries like Germany or United Kingdom (for more information access reports from other regions here). Many of these economists study or work at one of the numerous highly ranked institutions found in Spain, such as the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics or the University of Barcelona.
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- Work Abroad Article
- Posted 9 years ago
Germany vs. Switzerland: Salaries of Economists & Professors in Comparison
There are many factors affecting one’s decision when choosing a job, and as the INOMICS Economics Job Market Report showed last year, a friendly working environment, flexible working hours and time to conduct one’s own research seem to be the top three priorities worldwide. Salaries are rated fifth, but as we all know, expected remuneration can easily affect one’s career choice.
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- Work Abroad Article
- Posted 9 years ago
Academic Salaries in the UK and Ireland
On Wednesday, January 29, INOMICS released the Economics Job Market Report 2013 (UK and Ireland). This report, based on the findings of the Economics Job Market Survey conducted in 2013, introduces the reader to various aspects of the job market in economics, business and finance, concentrating primarily on the academic field.
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- Blog Post
- Posted 9 years ago
American Economic Association Meeting 2014: Blogs, Papers & Sessions
The annual American Economic Association Meeting is a well-known event bringing together some of the brightest minds in economics and probably counting as one of the largest gatherings of young academics in one place. Here at INOMICS we are delighted to have been a part of this annual gathering for the second year in a row, as besides attendance of exceptional academic sessions, it is also a rare opportunity to meet and greet our users and readers personally.
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- Work Abroad Article
- Posted 9 years ago
Jobs for Economists in Australia: What Recruiters are Looking For?
Figure 1. Average number of applications per position
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- Blog Post
- Posted 9 years ago
NEW! First Regional Job Market Reports are out and available for free download:
USA & Canada Latin America Australia & New Zealand
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- Work Abroad Article
- Posted 9 years ago
How Much Econ Professors Earn? Salaries in Academia by Country
Yesterday INOMICS released the Economics Job Market Report 2013 (Worldwide Overview). The report contains insights about the academic job market, compiled from answers from almost 2,500 economists and recruiters from all over the world who completed a survey earlier this year. The findings of the report include salaries, recruiters’ and candidates’ employment preferences, regional disparities, skills & specializations most in demand and other general trends in the economics job market.
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