Dr Jeyakesavan Veerasamy University of Texas at Dallas jeyvutdallasedu Economics Continues to be an interesting amp complex field globally Perhaps not as many job opportunities as IT field ID: 219922
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Career Opportunities in Globalized Economy
Dr. Jeyakesavan Veerasamy
University of Texas at Dallas
jeyv@utdallas.eduSlide2
Economics
Continues to be an interesting & complex field globally.
Perhaps not as many job opportunities as IT field.Slide3
Economics : concepts
Saving vs. Spending
Budgeting monthly income & expenses
Inflation & GDP growth
Effect of corruption on inflation?
Is it worth going abroad to learn & earn (IT)?
Neighboring countries’ economies are important – we want even our enemy to be healthy
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Career opportunities
Higher studies & Teaching
Economic data analysis – companies & banks
Corporate offices
Contrast to IT job:
Your knowledge, attitude and enthusiasm can make bigger difference –determine how high you can go.Slide5
What do companies want?Slide6
What do companies want?Problem Solving Skills
It is ok to complain, but go in with a suggestion to solve the problem – that is what the boss wants.
no room for “whiners”.
shows your passion
this alone can decide promotion!
Do not be afraid to try “something” new.
OK to make a mistake, but NEVER repeat the same one.Slide7
What do companies want? Communication skills
Over-communicate,
but be
succinct
and
clear – no one has the time or patience now
It
is all in the way you put it!
Comprehension skills
Analogy
: summarizing a “movie” experience
.
Learn to say NO politely
Make your priorities clearSlide8
What do companies want?Team-work
Provide constructive criticism
in meetings
Ask questions – do not be a silent spectator!
Avoid bringing emotions to work
Be a professional at work – “Doctor” analogy
Value your time and others’ time
Offer to help when someone is overloaded
Remind people to follow process
How can you help to make office run like “well-oiled machine”?Slide9
What do companies want?Other traits
Be sincere & dependable
No backstabbing
/ favoritism
look at the lives of people in Tamil serials
Computer skills - must!Slide10
Have a wonderful year at college &
best wishes for your career!Slide11
Questions & Answers
Dr. V. Jeyakesavan
jeyv@utdallas.edu