Economist CV Example
An economist CV should concretely show the economic areas you analyse, the data tools you use and the impact of your reports on decision-making. This example can be adapted for bank, research institute and public sector roles. Keep it one page, ATS-friendly and free of a photo or personal details.
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Charlotte Evans
Senior Economist
London, UK
Summary
Economist with 7 years of experience in macroeconomic analysis and forecasting. I build inflation, exchange-rate and growth forecasting models and provide input to investment and strategy decisions through my research reports. Strong in econometric modelling with EViews and Python.
Experience
Senior Economist · Thames Investment Bank
Feb 2021 – Present- ›Developed monthly inflation and interest-rate forecasting models, reducing forecast error by 20%.
- ›Produced a weekly macroeconomics bulletin distributed to 500+ corporate clients.
- ›Delivered decision-support reports to the credit committee through sectoral growth analysis.
Research Economist · Institute for Economic Research
Sep 2018 – Jan 2021- ›Prepared foreign trade and current account reports using ONS and Bank of England data.
- ›Contributed econometric analysis to a regional development study using panel data.
Skills
Education
MSc Economics · London School of Economics (2016 – 2018)
What to Highlight in a Economist CV
- ✓Clearly state the economic areas you analyse (inflation, exchange rates, sectors).
- ✓List the econometrics tools you use one by one (EViews, Stata, Python, R).
- ✓Show concretely which decisions your reports informed.
- ✓List publications, bulletins or academic work in a separate section.
- ✓Highlight measurable results such as forecast accuracy or model improvement.
Technical Skills
- •Econometric modelling (EViews/Stata)
- •Data analysis with Python and R
- •Macroeconomic forecasting
- •ONS and Bank of England data use
- •Panel and time-series analysis
- •Report and bulletin writing
Soft Skills
- •Analytical thinking
- •Critical interpretation
- •Written communication
- •Curiosity & learning
Common Mistakes
- ✕Saying "I did analysis" without stating the tools used (EViews, Python).
- ✕Merely listing duties without showing the business/decision impact of reports.
- ✕Leaving your specialism (macro, finance, sector) vague.
Frequently Asked Questions
How important is software knowledge on an economist CV?
Very important. Tools such as EViews, Stata, Python or R are concrete proof of your econometric competence, especially for bank and research institute applications.
How can a recent economics graduate strengthen their CV?
Foreground your dissertation, placement projects, data analysis work and any publications; always state your Excel/Python level and language skills.
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