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OCCUPATIONAL POSSIBILITIES

BUDGET ANALYST

Does analysis development, executes a budget for businesses and/or agencies. Examines budget estimates, give advice on financial matters.

Educational Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, and other related fields.

Avg. Maine Salary: $18.98 per/hour

Avg. # Maine Employment 228

Annual Openings: 5

Projected Growth: 7%

ECONOMIST

Analyzes costs and benefits, conducts research, collects and analyzes data, monitors economic trends.

Educational Requirements

Educational requirements include master's degree in Economics, International Economics, Business, and Finance.

Avg. Maine Salary: $16.28 per/hour

Avg. # Maine Employment 166

Annual Openings: 4

Projected Growth: 14%

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RELATED OCCUPATIONS

Actuary	Bank Officer
Buyer	City Manager
Bookkeeper	Budget Accountant
Credit and Loan Worker	Cost Accountant
Political Scientist	Educator
Financial Analyst	Financial Planner
Insurance Agent	Market Researcher
Internal Revenue Agent	Securities Analyst
Investment Banker	Trust Officer
Management Consultant	Purchasing Agent
Statistician	Research Analyst

SKILLS

Accuracy
Focus
Reporting and Recording Business Transactions
Efficiency Recording
Aptitude for Mathematics
Designing and Reporting for both Individuals and Businesses
High Proficiency In Written And Oral Communication
Ability To Collect And Organize Data
Ability To Solve Problems And Make Sound Predictions
Ability To Operate And Use Information Derived From Computers
Ability to Analyze, compare and Interpret Facts and Figures Quickly

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SAMPLE JOBS

(taken from past issues of our Career Services Husky Job Board)

Research Analyst-
Research on gaming, public lands, minerals, tourist and recreation etc. in Nevada and to develop models to determine the total economics impact on state and local economics.
Qualifications: Degree in Agriculture Economics, Economics, Business or closely related field. .

Financial Services -
Assist clients in identifying and attaining financial protection goals.
Qualifications: High motivation, success oriented individual, BS in Business, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law or Communications.

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RELATED ACTIVITIES

Participation in an international club, an investment club or achievement groups.

Writing reports; serving as a research assistant or student aide in economics.

Work part time or as a volunteer treasurer or sales person.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

(These resources are located in our Career Resource Centers)

Maine Dept. of Labour and Occupational Outlook Handbook

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Business and Finance Career Directory

Careers in Finance

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College Majors & Careers

Major Decision A Guide To College Majors

Careers in Business

Maine Occupational Wages

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(For more information see the National Trade and Professional Association
of the United States located in our Career Resource Centers)

American Economic Association (1885)
2014 Broadway, Suite 305, Nashville, TN 37203-2418
(615) 343-7590

AACE International

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

American Economic Association

American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association

Association for Comparative Economic Studies

Association for Evolutionary Economics

Association for Social Economics

Association for University Business and Economic Research

Associaion of Third World Studies

Conference of Business Economics

Econometric Society

Economic History Association

Financial Management Association

History of Economic Society

Institute of Management Accountant

International Society of Statistical Science

Mineral Economics and Management Society

National Association for Bank Cost and Management Society

National Association of Business Economists

National Association of Forensic Economist

National Association Teacher of Family and Consumer Science

National Council for Urban Economic Development

National Economic Association

National Extention Association of Family Consumer Science

National Planning Association

Social Science History Association

Social Science Research Council

Society for Advancement of Economic Theory

Society for Economic Botany

Society for the Advancement of Social-Economics

Society of America Business Editor and Writers

Society of Automotive Analysts

Society of Government Economics

Union for Radical Political Economics

United States Association for Energy Economics

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The information on this page was taken from the following sources: CareerWare 98; Maine Dept.of Labor, 94; Occupational Outlook Handbook, 98; National Trade and Professional Associations Of the United States, 97; College Majors and Careers

Researched by C. Harriman

Website Last Updated August 8, 1999

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