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I enjoyed economics at high school and for this reason I decided to major in it at Victoria University, beginning my studies in 2002. I took a range of papers as I went through the process of working out what I really wanted to do, and I found economics to be a strong complementary subject.
Studying economics gave me an insight into one way of understanding human behaviour, solving problems, and making decisions. I liked the analytical nature of the discipline and the emphasis on problem solving. I especially enjoyed the courses in public economics, which combined the theory of economics with public sector decision-making in a real-world way. Because of this I chose to take my study further, and completed my Honours in Public Policy. My economics background gave me a good foundation to work from, and I valued being able to combine this with papers from other disciplines too.
At the end of my Honours’ year I joined Statistics New Zealand on the Graduate Leadership Development Programme. During my time here so far I have been able to apply my economics background to all my job rotations. Working in National Accounts gave me an insight into the compilation and analysis of GDP and provided me with an opportunity to see economic theory directly in action. My rotation in Environment Statistics was a great way to see how economic and accounting frameworks have been applied in an increasingly important context. I currently work in Population Statistics and although it might seem a far cry from economics, I have used the skills I learnt in economics and other disciplines, to analyze numerical information, solve problems and present results in a meaningful way.
While at university I appreciated the flexibility of being able to change majors easily. This allowed me to try out different subjects and provided balance. I also took advantage of the numerous career-related services available at university, including employer seminars, Victoria Career Hub, and the annual careers fair. Postgraduate study was invaluable, not only for the focused, in-depth nature of the courses but for employment prospects too. In an increasingly competitive job market, postgraduate study could be what sets you apart.
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/careers/resources/career_publications/career_view/economics_and_finance.pdf
Analyze career paths of Sarah Voon,think of your professional career and draw up an imaginary profile of your future professional development
Language Focus: Future Tenses, Expressing Probability
Review the gramma r rules: http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/english-grammar/verbs/talking-about-future
