In this episode our guest is Dr. Alyssa Schneebaum, an economist who spent 20 years researching economic inequality before transitioning from academia to start a consulting, coaching, and training business.
In this episode our guest is Irene Genzmer, money mentor for women and the author of a blog “the sky is her limit. women. finances. feminism” and we discuss how to manage your personal finances.
In this episode our guest is Sisi Sung, Lecturer in International Business at the University of Dundee School of Business. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on the intersection of gender and sustainability in business practices, and particularly in equity and inclusion in management diversity within multinational corporations.
Join us as we delve into the world of RA/predoc positions in Economics with valuable insights and expert tips from Laura, a quantitative research assistant at the Department of International Development at the University of Oxford.
In this episode our guest is Kira Englhardt, a Head of Data, Analytics & IOT at EON. She is an econometrician who is thriving in the IT and AI industry. In her free time, she is a licensed skipper who loves to travel the world on boats.
Our guest in this episode is Catherine Galano, a Director at Frontier Economics. Catherine has over a decade of experience advising clients on strategy, regulatory, and policy issues across sectors, with a focus on energy and transport, in France and at the EU level.
In this episode she talks about her career path and development as a leader.
Special thanks to Khabibakhon Ubaydullaeva for editing this episode.
Our guest in this episode is Alessandra Casarico, Associate Professor of Public Economics at Bocconi University, and Associate Editor of the Journal of Economic Inequality.
Her research focus is on gender and public economics. In this episode, we will talk about Alessandra's educational and career path and dive into her research agenda on gender economics.
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Join us as we delve into the world of RA/predoc positions in Economics with valuable insights and expert tips from Martha, an ex-predoc at Harvard University and a predoc at Yale University.
Discover the secrets to successfully navigating the application process and preparing for these coveted roles, giving you a competitive edge in your journey.
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My guest is Sarah Jacobson, a Professor of Economics at Williams College. Sarah’s research interests lie at the intersection of Environmental, Experimental, and Microeconomics.
In this episode, we discuss positions at liberal arts colleges and talk about dos and don’ts for resume writing and personal websites.
Join us as we delve into the world of RA/predoc positions in Economics with valuable insights and expert tips from Shivani, an ex-predoc at Princeton University and incoming PhD student at the University of Chicago.
Discover the secrets to successfully navigating the application process and preparing for these coveted roles, giving you a competitive edge in your journey.
Don't miss this episode and share it with your friends!
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My guest is Irene Genzmer, a money mentor for women and the author of the blog “the sky is her limit. women. finances. feminism”. In this episode, we are talking about how to develop a positive money mindset and why it is so important. To read more of Irene's blog articles and to find out about how to work with her, here is the website:
Special thanks to Khabibakhon Ubaydullaeva for editing this episode.
This is the first episode of a new podcast series on research assistant positions. Our goal is to collect valuable information on where to look for job postings, how to successfully prepare your application, and finally, to hear experiences from previous successful candidates. Today, I am joined by Veerangna Kohli, RA in Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, and also a volunteer at WiE. This podcast series was her idea, and in the future, she will be recording new episodes on this topic.
Veerangna was very kind to share her story, so in this episode, we will talk about her experience as a RA and her application process. Special thanks to Vanessa Betz for editing this episode.
In this episode, we would like to present you with the European Central Bank Scholarship for Women. For that reason, my guests are Jenny Peters and Elena Blueggel. Elena is a senior HR Business Partner at the ECB where she provides advice to managers on employee relations. She is representing the ECB today and will share more technical details about the scholarship for women. My second guest is Jenny who is a PhD student of Economics at the University of Edinburgh working on macro labor economics, especially gender differentials in the labor market. She is a former ECB’s scholarship holder in 2020 and she will share her experience with us.
Applications for the 2023-24 academic year are open until 21 May. We encourage you to apply for the ECB scholarship for women here:
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/careers/what-we-offer/wecs/html/index.en.html
Special thanks to Khabibakhon Ubaydullaeva for editing this episode.
My guests are Sandra, Jana, Kaneta, and Arnim volunteers at the WiE, and members of our research team. In this episode, we will talk about the representation of female economists in public, private, and academic sectors and discuss the results of the WiE 2022 Index.
You can find the full report on this webpage:
https://women-in-economics.com/index/wie-index-2022/
Special thanks to Sandra Kretschmer for editing this episode.
My guests are Ella and Charlotte, my fellow WiE volunteers who are part of the writing and editing team. This is our contribution to International Women’s Day which is celebrated this year under the theme Embrace Equity. Thanks to Ella and Charlotte we will learn about the distinction between Equality and Equity.
I am joined by Audinga Baltrunaite, an economist at the research department of the Bank of Italy. Audinga is also a Research Affiliate at the Center for Economic Policy Research, and a member of the AXA Research Lab on Gender Equality at Bocconi University. Her main research areas are public economics, corporate governance, and gender economics.
In the first half of this episode, we talk about her career path, and afterward, we discuss her paper "Women in economics: the role of gendered references at entry in the profession" (link).
Special thanks to Vanessa Betz for editing this episode.
My guest in this episode is Elisa Facchetti, a Post-doctoral fellow at the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Rome Tor Vergata as of Fall next year. Elisa’s research interests lie in applied microeconomics, economics of crime, economics of education and public economics.
In this episode, we will discuss what the flyouts are and how they look like. As a bonus topic, we will touch on bargaining with your future employer.
Special thanks to Sandra Kretschmer for editing the episode.
My guest in this episode is Elisa Facchetti, a Post-doctoral fellow at the Institute for Fiscal Studies and the Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Rome Tor Vergata as of Fall next year. Elisa’s research interests lie in applied microeconomics, economics of crime, economics of education, and public economics.
In this episode, we will discuss the JM interviews and how one should prepare for them. Elisa discusses the structure of the interviews, the most commonly asked questions, how to create an interview schedule that works out for you, and how to effectively use the breaks to sharpen your focus.
Special thanks to Sandra Kretschmer for editing the episode.
My guest is Monika Köppl-Turyna, Director of EcoAustria. Her research focus is on economic issues concerning public finance, distribution, and political economy. In this episode, we will discuss her inspiring career path, how to build a strong personal brand as a female scientist, what it looks like to work at a research institute, and finally, we discuss family planning.
Special thanks to Anushka Sharma for editing this episode.
This is the second episode of a new podcast series on the econ job market. Our goal is to collect valuable information about the job market, tips on how to ace the market, and finally, experience from previous successful candidates.
I am joined by Paul Hufe, Assistant Professor at the University of Bristol. Paul’s research interests lie at the intersection of public, labor, and normative economics. In this episode, we discuss what the econ job market looks like from a recruiting department’s perspective and how to excel in communication with employers and during the job interview.
Special thanks to Sandra Kretschmer for editing the episode.