Career for

Economics Graduates

Zobayer Ahmed
B S S ( H o n ’s ) , M S S ( E c o n o m i c s ) , S U S T
MDS (Development Studies), DU
Asst. Prof., Economics & Banking , IIUC
PhD Student, Selcuk University, Turkey
 Organization of the presentation
▪ Why do we need a better career?
▪ Career in different disciplines
▪ Subject specific career for Economics
graduates
▪ Career with higher CGPA
▪ Career with lower CGPA
▪ How to improve grades
▪ Higher study abroad
Why do we want a better career?

Honour

Contribution to
the ideologyMoney Power

Contribution
to the
society
What makes us happy?
Money
4% Creative works
7%

Achievements
8%

Love & Relation

Attitude 25%
56%

Source: Harvard University Research Findings

 Professions

Subject
General
Specific
Your Dept.
Economics
Banking
Specific opportunities in banking
➢Shariah Board Member in Islamic Banks
➢Banking researcher
➢Banking trainer
➢BANKER
Subject Specific Opportunities for Economics Graduates

Public Sector
Private Sector
Research
Higher Study
Consultancy
Public Sector
➢University Teacher
➢Assistant Director (Research) of Bangladesh Bank
➢Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies
➢Different Research Institutions under government- BARD,
BRDTI, BRDB
➢Teaching at govt. colleges (BCS Cadre)
 Private Sector
•Private University teacher
•Private and Non-govt. colleges
•Publishers
•Media (Economic Reporter)
•NGOs
Research
❖Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD)
❖Unnayan Onneshan, Unnayan Shamannay
❖FBCCI
❖BGMEA, BKMEA, BFTI,
❖BRAC
❖Research Projects under professional researchers
❖UN Agencies
Consultancy
➢Various research institutions
➢Outsourcing
➢Govt. development projects
➢International organizations- UNDP, IMF, World Bank
 Higher Study
➢Masters in DU- Development Studies, Health Economics
➢Higher Study with Scholarships, TA-ship, GA-ship, RA-ship
➢International Summer Schools with funds
➢International Youth Events
How to improve grade points?
- To have a vision
- Have mental balance
- Develop your own study method.
- Take help from seniors having good results.
- Concentrate on your weak sides.
- Take help from your friends
- Help your friends to understand their lessons
- Apply some techniques.
 What does better CGPA mean?
➢For getting scholarship during student life?
➢CPD requires minimum CGPA 3.75 to become a researcher.
➢Universities require minimum CGPA 3.50 to become a teacher.
➢Some foreign bank e.g. HSBC requires minimum CGPA 3.50
➢To receive gold medal, you must become first in the faculty.
➢While pursuing higher study abroad, you are going to face a global competition
Career aspects that require higher CGPA

If you are to work in a field closely related to your subject of study-

1.University teaching
2.Research organizations
3.Higher study abroad
However, students of following subjects can work in their subject related field without have
good academic result.
1.Medical Science
2.Engineering
3.Law
General Professions
➢BCS cadre ➢Business/ Entrepreneur
➢Non-cadre ➢Teaching
➢NGO
➢Banks
➢Corporate world
 Qualities other than CGPA for career
For public jobs:
1.Better networking (belong to the
ruling party)
2. Be a member within existing quota
3.General knowledge
For private jobs:
1.English skill
2.Communication skill
3.Presentation skill
4.Leadership and team building
5.Self motivation
Some other qualities that vary from organization to
organization
1.Ability to work under pressure and adaptive to
change
2.The intended candidate should have sound
judgment, enormous energy, enthusiasm and
integrity.
➢Excellent negotiation and networking skills.
➢Self-motivation.
➢Great people skills.
➢Creative and innovative ideas.
➢Meeting deadlines.
 Higher study
opportunity

With full With partial

Self funded
scholarship scholarship
 Requirement for higher study
❑Good CGPA (min 3.50)
❑Language skill (IELTS score)
❑Letter of Intend or SOP (Statement of Purpose)
❑Recommendation letters
❑Extra-curricular
❑Voluntarism
❑Leadership
❑Publication
Preparation for higher study
▪Have a vision/mission
▪Ensure a good CGPA
▪Improve language skill (English)
▪Get involved in extra-curricular activities
▪ Try to publish research articles in 3rd or 4th year of your graduation (optional)
 What should I do now?

We need SWOT analysis-

S = Strengths
W = Weaknesses
O = Opportunities
T = Threats
Can we develop the above qualities?
We are addicted to-
Our Team work!
Try to know how to utilize my resources
 How to gather above qualities
➢Develop a strong habit of reading- articles, journals, magazines, novels etc.
➢Try to write blogs, express your thoughts fully on your facebook wall.
➢Do your research projects, practical assignments, term papers meticulously don’t be a
‘freerider’.
How to gather above qualities
Be active in extra curricular, social & community activities.
Do some voluntary works. e.g. UN Online Volunteers
Get work experience through part time jobs or through Odesk, Freelancer etc.
Always try to help others–make a habit of working in a team.
Career aspects that do not require higher CGPA
Sales and Marketing
Call center and customer care
Management/ Administration
Supply Chain/ Logistics
Banks and Non-bank financial institutions
NGO and Development Sector
Data Entry
Receptionist
Personal Secretary
So………..
➢Start your journey from today
➢Don’t misuse your potentials
➢Be confident
➢You need hard work
➢Think positively
➢Keep faith upon Allah
Thanks
For your patience ……………………………..

If you have any question, please feel free to ask.

 Contact information

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