Caitlin Zhang has been learning as much as she can about finding her first job. The fourth-year student, who will convocate in June, has been sharing her job search journey and all the advice she receives in the Econ Job Search Podcast. In this episode, she speaks with class of 2023 alumna Alyssa Nurse. The economics and political science graduate is currently an IPA specialist at CIBC Mellon.

Internships, networking, and extracurricular activities are all part of this discussion. It’s not a matter of checking all the boxes, Alyssa cautioned, finding a workplace and a position that’s right for you will consider the experiences you have had and the choices you’ve made. The challenge is to match experiences with the skills and assets outlined in the job description! [Read more…]