Question by XharuharuX: How do I get an internship related to economics major?
I’ve been applying to a lot of internships, but without any experience it’s pretty hard. I was wondering if there are any tips to score an internship, preferably paid. I am in my second year at UCI.

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Answer by amber.c
What kind of internships? Investment banks, think tanks, or somewhere else?

The econ majors at my school seem to be able to get internships with investment banks in the summer after their junior years, but usually not before then. Positions with think tanks or policy organizations are not going to be paid until you’re in a master’s program usually, but the investment banks might pay you (I’m not sure).

Other positions you might want to consider would be working for a politician, or a state or federal agency that needs some quantitative skills (if you’ve taken econometrics you would be especially valuable).

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