Here's how you can pivot from a corporate job to a career in Economics.

I feel you need to assess your skills in the following areas, while pivoting from a corporate job to a career in economics - Quantitative Skills: Proficiency in areas like maths, statistics, and data analysis. Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret complex data and identify economic trends. Research Skills: Acumen for conducting thorough research and applying economic theories. Technical Skills: Familiarity with econometric software and tools. Communication Skills: Ability to lucidly present findings and economic concepts to diverse audiences. Knowledge of Economics: Understanding of economic principles, theories, and policies. Identifying and enhancing these skills will really help and facilitate a successful transition.

First of all one needs to understand Statistics: Descriptive Statistics, Probability Statistics, and Statistical Inferences. Then you need to know about Microeconomics & Macroeconomics, all leading to Econometrics which provide wise decisions which have to be implemented by good management.

Transitioning from corporate to economics requires many strategic moves. Start by earning a degree or certification in economics. Develop strategic thinking, financial modeling, and data analysis skills to use your business expertise. Intern, research, or work part-time in economic consultancy or policy analysis to get expertise. Attend economics lectures, network with industry leaders, and join relevant organisations. To demonstrate credibility and knowledge in your new career, stay current on economic trends and studies.

Start by reviewing your skills from your corporate job to see which ones can be used in Economics. Important skills include data analysis, project management, strategic thinking, and using tools like Excel, SQL, and Python. Communication and problem-solving skills are also very important for explaining complex ideas and finding solutions. Other useful skills are understanding finance, doing research, managing time well, and working well with a team. This will help you stand out when applying for jobs in this new field

Economics in general are numbers driven (except behavioral economics). While understanding the theories and indicators are good places to start, but of equal importance is applying it; understand what these numbers tell about the state of economy, what are the factors that influences them and if you are to make the economy better, what are the key variables and factors to zoom into. You don’t need deep understanding about econometrics. But it helps to keep tabs on the regular macroeconomic indicators, and learn about them. From there, go nearer to the ground, build up the microeconomics skills to understand their effect on company’s demand of its products, cost to produce them and also financing cost.

Identifica las habilidades que has desarrollado en el entorno corporativo que son aplicables al sector económico. Habilidades como el análisis financiero, la gestión de proyectos y el liderazgo son altamente valoradas.

Los servicios de estudio y/o las consultoras son la mejor opción. Aprenderás a conocer las estadísticas disponibles, sus metodologías y las vías de interpretación.

Network, network and network. Surround yourself with the people who both you can learn from and willing to share knowledge with you. You might not know them well yet, but you can start with LinkedIn. Many great economists post interesting articles on the platform. These will help you to find the gaps that you need to close — and to do the homework. The build up the courage to connect/ask questions. I would recommend you to do lots of readings — business segments in news paper is a good start to learn about how economics theory connect to the real world. Read central bank or institutional funds publicly annual reports too to build confidence. With these knowledge, you’re then ready network even more via conferences.

Totalmente de acuerdo con esto, estás en contacto con personas que estén en este ámbito y acá creo que es importante no dejar de estar en contacto con personas de otras profesiones e industria así no se tiene un pensamiento tan sesgado, la economía es global y cada sector tiene una consecuencia a las medidas económicas diferente, lo cual hacer network con diferentes áreas te hace más rico profesionalmente.

Someone once told me that s resume is an evolving document, as long as you haven't retired you need to keep on updating to fully reflect your achievments. Be it some research that you have undertaken or just a link to an article that you penned. You need to give the potential employer a true account of where you have been and what you have done.

No momento do CV é importante ter em mente que a primeira impressão que um recrutador terá de você será por ele, então explore as suas habilidades técnicas e humanas, pois como já disse, os negócios são feitos por pessoas. PORTANTO, NUNCA BASTA SER TÉCNICO. No CV seja objetivo, mas sem deixar de adicionar informações relevantes. É importante ter claro o nível da vaga que está se pretendendo, pois se for uma vaga mais Jr. é melhor gastar o tempo para mostrar que você é um profissional de potencial, pois ali você irá se desenvolver rápido e conseguir agregar no médio e longo prazo. Se for mais Sr. A vaga, é melhor gastar mais tempo mostrando as suas conquistas e entregas efetivas. TEM QUE VENDER O PEIXE. De novo, a técnica nunca é tudo!

Highlight Relevant Experience: Emphasize your analytical, quantitative, and communication skills. Include any coursework, certifications, and projects related to economics. Tailor Your Resume: Customize your resume for each job application, focusing on how your background aligns with the specific role in economics.

Read the most relevant journals or newspapers or other media related to the job. You're going to interview for a and take the time to go back several months if possible

Siempre he considerado que el objetivo no solo es preparar eventos específicos; es decir, preparar una entrevista, preparar un test, preparar una presentación, evidentemente esto es necesario para afinar elementos específicos; sin embargo, la meta debe ser siempre, aprender el concepto, entender la idea, establecer similitudes con temas cercanos para poder entender la esencia teórica y conceptual. Cuando se aprende para el evento específico acudimos a la memoria no al entendimiento y esto hace que lo aprendido se olvide rápidamente. Siempre debemos hacerlo inteligentemente, hacerlo bien una sola vez para evitar la pérdida futura de tiempo, al final, el tiempo es uno de los recursos escasos según la teoría económica.

Stay Informed: Regularly read economic publications, follow influential economists, and stay updated on global economic trends and policies. Seek Mentorship: Find a mentor in the field of economics who can provide guidance, feedback, and support as you transition. Be Patient and Persistent: Transitioning to a new field takes time. Stay motivated, continue learning, and be persistent in your job search. Explore Various Fields: Economics is a broad field. Explore different areas such as development economics, environmental economics, labor economics, and more to find your niche. By following these steps, you can effectively transition from your current corporate job to a rewarding career in economics.

Start practicing simple economic concepts daily in your life activities, such as applying price discrimination and segmentation according to the market context you are engaging with, conducting market surveys on both the consumer price index and producer price index to forecast the magnitude of inflation, applying consumer behavior responses to demand and supply, and lastly, staying updated with economic journals and publications.