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Vol 14 Issue 8
September 9, 2014
Ezranomics
The Need-to-Knows for Economics Undergraduates
Happenings| Career/Academic Advice | Opportunities
Important Dates (seriously, check these out)
Sept 9th, 6pm Cornell Venture Capital Club Info Session (Sage B01)
7:30pm Cornell Consulting Group Info Session (Philips 219)
Sept 11th, 4:45 Cornell Economics Society G-Body Meeting (165 McGraw)
6pm: GIC Info Session
7:30pm Congressional Budget Office Director gives lecture on Federal Budget
Sept 15th, 8:15pm A&S Career Connections Reception (Register on CCNet)
Sept 16th & 17th, General Interest Career Fair
Sept 22nd 4:45pm Explore Cornell in Washington Program (165 McGraw)
7pm Alumni Presentation "Careers in Econ" by Evan Cohen (see below for details)
Sept 24th, "The Dollar Trap" Book Talk with Econ Professor Eswar Prasad
Sept 30th, EXTERN Applications Due
Evan Cohen '96 gives "Careers in Econ" Presentation
Evan Cohen, BA Econ '96 will be on campus to discuss
careers in economics. Since graduating with an
economics degree from Cornell, Mr. Cohen has worked
as an investment banker, entrepreneur and economic
consultant, and earned his MBA from MIT. He is currently
a Principal with The Brattle Group, an economic
consulting firm based out of Boston. He will be
discussing different career paths available to economics
majors, as well as real world applications of classroom learning. Please come prepared with
questions about careers, interviews, and graduate education options.
Monday, September 22nd, 7 - 9pm in Physical Sciences 120
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Join Cornell Economics Society
So many awesome opportunities!
Want to mentor an underclassman?
Want to receive an alumni mentor in your field?
Want exclusive access to networking opportunities?
Want to learn about research in econ?
This semester CES is hosting a slew of amazing
opportunities for people interested in Economics
(from any major or school).
NERA Economic Consulting Meet & Greet: A
great opportunity for Juniors and Seniors to meet
company representatives in a casual setting before
the Career Fair! Refreshments will be served.
When: Monday, September 15 at 6:00pm
Where: Aladdin's Natural Eatery, 100 Dryden Road
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Registration link
CES General Body Meeting: Come learn about all the exciting events and programs planned for
the semester and get more involved in the Economics community!
When: Thursday, September 11 at 4:45pm
Where: McGraw Hall 165
Click here for more information about CES.
CAREER SERVICES UPDATE
We've Moved! Come Visit "The
Cottages"
It's time to start the career advising process.
Now located on the Arts Quad in-between GoldwinSmith and Lincoln, the Career Services department
for Arts&Sciences is now in "The Cottages". I
recommend meeting with a Career Counselor early
and often in college.
Take a look at what they offer:
Learn about Options
Exploring Alternate
Finance Careers
Sept 9th
4:45pm
101 WRN
What is consulting?
Sept 15th
4:45pm
155 OLH
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Grad School
Guidelines for Applying
to Grad School
Sept 9th
4:35pm
103 Barnes
Resume Review
Resumes for Consulting
Sept 10th
4:45pm
G64 GSH
Resumaniacs
Sept 12th
1:30 - 4pm
248 E Ave
Interview Tips/ Practice
Mock Interviews
Sept 18th & 19th
10:30am - 4:30pm
248 E Ave
Behavioral Interviews
(Register on CCNet)
Sept 18th
4:45pm
105 IVS
Case Interviews
Sept 22nd
4:45pm
G64 GSH
Case Mock Interviews
Sept 25th
(and Oct 7/8)
10am - 3pm
103 Barnes Hall
4:35pm
LEW GSH
2:30pm
TBD (Register on
CCNet)
Internships
Job Search Strategies for Oct 16th
Internships
First Internships: Why
they are important and
how to get one
Oct 22nd
Click here for full list of career service offerings.
As usual, see below for Economics-related opportunities . . .
Economics Opportunities
Federal Reserve Board Research Assistant Position
The Federal Reserve Board is hiring Research Assistants during the Fall recruiting season,
October-November, and the Spring recruiting season, February-March for positions that begin in the
summer. We appreciate your referral of interested and qualified students.
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Each year, the Board hires approximately 60 recent graduates in economics, math, or related fields
as RAs. These positions are highly competitive and very quantitative in nature. While at the Board,
RAs work closely with economists and analysts on a broad range of topics covering real-world
policy issues and academic-type research. After their time at the Board, many of our RAs move on
to top graduate school programs.
To be considered for these positions, candidates must submit application materials by September
30 for the Fall recruiting season and by January 31 for the Spring recruiting season. Complete
application instructions are available athttp://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/ra.htm.
A limited number of summer internships are also available each year. Application procedures and
deadline information for this program can be found
at http://www.federalreserve.gov/careers/intern_project.htm.
ECON/Math On-campus Tutor Position
The Office of Academic Diversity Initiative's (OADI) EOP/HEOP/POSSE/P3 Tutoring Program is
designed to help students help themselves, and to assist or guide them to the point at which they
become independent learners, and thus no longer need a tutor. Our goal is to improve our student's
academic performance and personal growth as well as offer a more individualized, systematic,
structured learning experience. OADI programs whereby tutoring is offered include: Arthur O. Eve
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), The
POSSE Program, and Pre-Professional Programs (P3).
Tutor Responsibilities
Meet with each assigned student for two hours a week to work on specific coursework.
Keep accurate records of the tutee's progress and submit required forms to the office on
Tuesdays via Google Docs.
Attend the required two tutor orientation and training sessions. This training will be paid and
must be attended to remain in good standing.
Help the tutee develop confidence and a positive attitude toward learning by affirming her/his
thinking and progress in each session.
Listen to what the tutee has to say and actively involve her/him in decisions about the
learning process. Give immediate and appropriate constructive feedback throughout each
tutoring session.
Working with the tutee to set short and long term goals, being well prepared for each
session, and planning lessons designed to help the student meet her/his self identified goals.
Notify the office if the tutee needs to stop tutoring sessions, tutee repeatedly comes late, or
does not show up to tutoring sessions.
Tutor is expected to be on time and effectively communicate absences with supervisor. More
than two unexcused absences a semester may be grounds for review of employment.
The tutor is expected to be respectful (of tutee's culture and beliefs), patient, supportive and
attentive and must maintain a professional relationship with the tutee at all times.
Tutors are not expected to do a tutee's homework. Instead, the tutor can demonstrate how to do a
similar problem or help the tutee find and correct errors in her/his own work.
**Tutors are certainly not expected to know the answer to every question, but should be willing to try
to find an answer for the students from someone else, preferably their instructor.
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Qualifications
Must be a matriculated Cornell undergraduate or graduate student in good academic
standing.
Cumulative GPA must be at least a 3.0.
An undergraduate student must have a B or better in the subject to tutor the course
Tutors must submit three references and complete proper paperwork
A brief interview is conducted with qualifying tutors
Familiarity with Excel
Please note courses that you are qualified to tutor at the top of your resume
Federal work study eligibility is not required
The rate for undergraduate tutors is $15.00 per hour.
The rate for graduate tutors is $25.00 per hour.
Anticipated Course Need: ECON 1110, ECON 1120, BIOG 1440, CHEM 2070, CHEM 3570, MATH
1110, MATH 1120....and many more!
Please turn in a copy of your resume, a list of course you are eligible to tutor, and a completed
Student Employment Application (http://goo.gl/nezoRj) to Xavier Billingsley at
oadi_tutoring@cornell.edu by 09/19/2014
The Visible Hand is Seeking Undergrad Journal Articles
The Visible Hand is Cornell's premier undergraduate economics journal and fully student run. We
aim to cover a wide range of economic issues and keep the focus of each publication relevant to
the contemporary issues in economics. We are distributed in print across the Cornell Campus and
are available online through the Cornell Economics Society website.
We accept past papers, original pieces, and have no specific topic or length (we accept both longer
and shorter pieces). Any assistance in distributing this information to your Economics students
would be greatly appreciated.
Our submission deadline is October 5, 2014. Applicants should attach a Word document and
indicate their major and college/university and email it to cornellvisiblehand@gmail.com. If you
would like more information we are more than happy to answer any questions.
SRI Research Assistants
We are now hiring research assistants who will be responsible for conducting telephone interviews.
This work is often cited in the media and does impact public policy decisions. It's a great experience
to put on a resume. Starting salary is$11/hour with opportunities to earn raises. Non-students are
also welcome.
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Special Job Requirements:
- Strong interpersonal skills (able to relate to people comfortably over the telephone)
- Able to talk and type at the same time
- Responsible and punctual
Required Work Schedule:
- At least 10 hours per week
- Hours (Monday - Friday, 9pm-5pm); flexibility to work nights (6pm-9pm) and weekends
To apply go to: https://sri.cornell.edu/sri/jobs.application.cfm
Data Analytics Associate for Mathematica
Mathematica is a nationally recognized research organization that conducts social policy studies on
disability, early childhood, education, family support, health, labor, nutrition, and international
issues. Our mission is to improve public well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality,
objectivity, and excellence to bear on the work we do for our clients, which include federal, state,
and local government agencies, as well as private foundations.
We currently have an opening for a data analytics associate to assist in the evaluation, design, and
implementation of government reporting and performance systems in a wide range of areas
including health, TANF, labor, and education. As a data analytics associate, you will be part of our
Data Management and Analytics department in our Princeton, NJ, or Washington, D.C. office
locations. We offer our employees a stimulating, team-oriented work environment, competitive
salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of employee
ownership. We provide generous paid time off and an on-site fitness center.
Duties of the position:
Perform data management and data analysis of federal and state information systems.
Perform software quality assurance and testing, including the development of testing tools.
Provide technical assistance to federal and state agencies on performance measurement,
performance
analysis, data quality, and reporting and validation software.
Perform document reviews and interview program staff and contractors.
Assist in the development of reporting and performance specifications and user manuals.
Assist in qualitative and quantitative analyses and evaluate program operations/systems.
Assists in the definition, specification, and documentation of data and security requirements
Assist in preparing, delivering, and documenting security training.
Please visit this web page for more details: http://www.mathematicampr.com/Services/data_management.asp This is NOT a programming, research or systems
engineering position.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in appropriate field such as business administration, public administration,
public policy, government economics, information technology, or other discipline related to
government program operations.
At least 1 to 2 years experience related to business analysis, government program
operations, government contracting, developing and updating IT system data requirements,
and/or monitoring and testing IT systems.
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Working knowledge of tools such as SQL, SAS, and Microsoft Office (including advanced
MS Excel experience) is strongly desired.
MIS or related skills are desirable.
Outstanding academic record.
Familiarity with government program operations, system quality control, or systems
documentation is desirable.
Please submit a cover letter and resume and be sure to include your salary requirements.
Also, be prepared to upload your transcripts, contact information for three references, and
writing sample, via our online employment web-site at
https://careers.peopleclick.com/careerscp/client_mathematica/external/gateway.do?
functionName=viewFromLink&job PostId=413&localeCode=en-us
Mathematica is also hiring for Program Associate, Health
Program Associate and Technical Human Services Program
Associate
Cornell Consulting Group
Cornell Consulting Group is a student-run organization that offers strategy consulting services to
regional businesses, non-profit organizations, and government entities. CCG was founded to
provide students with practical consulting experience.
We are looking for highly motivated, bright freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who possess an
insatiable desire to learn. You will work on challenging and unique projects with other qualified
students who possess strong interest in business.
Information sessions will be held on:
Tuesday, September 9th, Phillips 219, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Thursday, September 11th, Phillips 219, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend at least one information session. You will have an
opportunity to learn about our past projects and meet group members.
To apply, please submit your resume on the "Recruitment" page of rso.cornell.edu/ccg. Please
remember to include your GPA on your resume.
For more information, please email Brian Hui (bah239@cornell.edu) or Victoria Trippe
(vbt5@cornell.edu).
Sincerely,
CCG Recruitment Team
Cornell Venture Capital Club
The Cornell Venture Capital Club (CVC) is pleased to announce that we are now accepting
applications for our VC Analyst Program. CVC provides Cornell undergraduates the unparalleled
opportunity to learn more about the venture capital industry by working directly with leading VC
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firms and their portfolio companies.
We are looking for people who:
1. Are excited about the entrepreneurship space
2. Want real world experience working with VC firms and their portfolio companies
3. Can dive into an abstract problem and come up with a creative and thoughtful solution
ALL MAJORS WELCOME!
Freshmen and Sophomores preferred.
To Learn More about CVC:
1. Check out our website at http://www.cornellvc.com
2. Visit us at ClubFest on Sunday 9/7 between 1PM and 4PM
3. Meet us at CVC's Information Session on Tuesday 9/9 at 6PM in Sage B01
Application Deadline: Sunday 9/14 at 11:59PM
To Apply:
1. Fill out application at http://www.cornellvc.com/#recruitment
2. Send your resume in PDF format to cvc.application@gmail.com
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Tsvi Tannin
at tsvi.tannin@cornellvc.com or Ashin Shah at ashin.shah@cornellvc.com.
We look forward to reading your application!
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