Economics and Finance
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Descriptive Career Information
American Statistical Association Career Kit
Educational materials and advice about pursuing a career in statistics.
http://www.amstat.org/careers/index.cfm?fuseaction=careerkit
Be an Actuary
Guide to careers in the actuarial sciences for those still in school.
http://www.beanactuary.com/
Occupational Outlook Handbook- Accountants and Auditors Career Information
Career information from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos001.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook- Economists
Descriptive information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos055.htm
Occupational Outlook Handbook- Financial Analyst and Personal Financial Advisors Career Information
Career information from the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos259.htm
Job Banks and Searching Advice
CareerBank.com
Career resource for accounting, finance, banking, mortgage and insurance jobs.
http://www.careerbank.com/
eFinancial Careers
Updated list of nationwide financial jobs.
http://www.efinancialcareers.com/
Financial Jobs
National listings of jobs in finance -- includes searches for internships.
http://financialjobs.com/
Jobs in the Money
An up-to-date data bank with jobs in all areas of finance. Search by keyword, category and location.
http://www.jobsinthemoney.com
Job Openings for Economists (JOE)
This is a non-searchable list from the American Economic Association, but it is extensive and does include some Massachusetts listings.
http://www.aeaweb.org/joe/
SmartPros
SmartPros Accounting Career Center's searchable national job database.
http://www.accountingnet.com/x10522.xml
National Banking Network (NBFSN)
A network of recruiting firms specializing in banking and finance; jobs are listed by geographic area.
http://banking-financejobs.com/home/index.cfm
Associations
Associations: Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Management
Provides an extensive lists of associations within these four fields.
http://www.solutionmatrix.com/associations.html
American Accounting Association (AAA)
http://aaahq.org/index.cfm
AEAweb
http://www.aeaweb.org/
American Economic Association (AEA)
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/AEA/
Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)
http://www.afponline.org/
American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA)
http://www.aswa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
Financial Management Association (FMA)
http://www.fma.org/
International Financial Associations
http://www.efa-online.org/r/default.asp?iId=JDGLH
Graduate School Information
Econphd.net
Information about PhDs in Economics
http://www.econphd.net/
Graduate Study Information
An informative page with useful links from the American Economic Association.
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/AEA/students/GraduateStudy.htm
MassCIS
The Massachusetts Career Information System (MassCIS) is available to Massachusetts residents and includes an Education & Training section. Click on "Graduate School Sort" to create a list of schools matching your preferences. From the Mass. Division of Career Services (DCS).
http://masscis.intocareers.org/
Peterson's Online Graduate Program Resource
Peterson's online searchable graduate program database. Users can search graduate programs nationally by keyword, location, etc.
http://www.petersons.com/Default.asp?ShowTab=gr
Testing Information
CRL Page -- Application, Essay, and Admissions Test Information
http://libfs2.simmons.edu/crl/wiki/index.php/Application%2C_Essay%2C_and_Admissions_Test_Information
GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
http://www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT
GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
http://www.gre.org/
CPA Exam (Certified Public Accountant Exam)
http://www.cpa-exam.org/
Series 7 (General Securities Representative Exam)
http://www.finra.org/Industry/Compliance/Registration/QualificationsExams/RegisteredReps/P011051
Market Trends
"Charter school"
This article from Economist; 6/7/2008, Vol. 387 Issue 8583, p87, is abotu the growth of chartered financial analysts (CFAs). The CFA qualification is becoming a highly desirable asset in the financial services industry, and in some cases, a requirement. This article compares the CFA to an MBA and discusses the nature of the U.S. examination process.
http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.simmons.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=32546709&site=ehost-live
Standard & Poor’s Industry Survey on Financial Services: Diversified
A comprehensive overview of this industry. Find the Current Environment, Industry Profile, How the Industry Operates, Key Industry Ratios and Statistics, How to Analyze a Financial Services Company, Industry References, and Comparative Company Analysis.
http://0-www.netadvantage.standardpoor.com.library.simmons.edu/NASApp/NetAdvantage/showIndustrySurvey.do?code=fsd
"The Status of Women Economists: Introduction"
From Feminist Economics; Jul2006, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p427-474. This is an examination of the current status of women in economics by 8 authors from Canada, China, the US, and the UK.
http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.simmons.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=25066967&site=ehost-live
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