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NABE’s Econ Career Week is a free, all-virtual opportunity to explore career paths, connect with the economics job market, and hear directly from economists, hiring managers, and experts across industry, government, academia, consulting, technology, and beyond.

The event brings together economists and hiring professionals for four days of daily webinars with practical career guidance, insights into different sectors of the profession, and advice for navigating the economics job market.

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Whether you are actively searching for an applied economics job, preparing to enter the market, considering a new career direction, or simply interested in learning more about opportunities for economists, Econ Career Week brings career insights and job-market resources together in one free, virtual program.

Kick Off Econ Career Week Early

Free Preview Webinar

Outlook for the PhD Economics Job Market in 2026–27
July 14, 2026 • 2:00 PM Eastern

Start preparing before Econ Career Week begins. Join leading economists from academia, industry, and consulting for a discussion of the 2026–27 PhD economics job market, including hiring trends, employer demand, evolving career opportunities, and the technical skills organizations are seeking in today's economists.

Featuring: John Cawley, Syracuse University; Lorna Kamau, Amazon; Lillian Rusk, Cornerstone Research; Moderator: Michael Horrigan, CBE (W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research).

Outlook for the PhD Economics Job Market in 2026-27 preview webinar

Free Candidate Registration

Register once for access to Econ Career Week webinars and virtual programming designed for economists at every career stage.

Career-Focused Webinars

Get practical insights on career paths, navigating the economics job market, hiring practices, compensation trends, and career decisions.

Explore Economics Careers

Learn more about opportunities and career paths across industry, government, academia, consulting, technology, and other sectors employing economists.

Career Week Webinars

Econ Career Week features free virtual webinars designed to help economists explore career paths, understand the job market, and make more informed career decisions. Registration for Econ Career Week includes access to the following webinars.

CAREER PATHS

Industry, Government, or Academia? Choosing Your Path in Applied Economics

Explore the opportunities, work environments, and career considerations across three major paths for economists and hear perspectives that can help you determine which direction best fits your interests and goals.

JOB MARKET

From Application to Offer: Navigating the 2026–27 PhD Job Market

Hear practical insights on navigating the economics job market, from preparing applications and interviewing to evaluating opportunities and moving through the hiring process.

COMPENSATION

Salary Survey Webinar

Explore the latest findings from NABE’s Salary Survey and gain perspective on compensation, career trends, and the factors shaping the economics profession.

Candidate Info

Candidate registration is free and includes access to Econ Career Week webinars and virtual programming. Registered participants will receive access information prior to the start of the program. All participants must abide by the NABE Code of Conduct .

Continue your career search at TEC2026. Don't miss the 10th Annual NABE Tech Economics Conference & Industry Job Fair, November 1–3, 2026, in San Diego, CA. All registered conference attendees have the opportunity to submit their resume for the Industry Job Fair.

Resume submission opens on Monday, August 10. To have your resume included in the first batch sent to employers, submit no later than Wednesday, September 9. The final deadline to be included before the event is Sunday, October 4.

Free student registration is available! Learn more about the conference and Industry Job Fair:

TEC2026 Career Fair

Employer Info

Interested in even more recruiting opportunities with NABE? Explore sponsor and employer options for the 10th Annual NABE Tech Economics Conference & Industry Job Fair, November 1–3, 2026, in San Diego, CA.

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All participating employers must abide by the NABE Code of Conduct .