Here's how you can kickstart your career in Economics.

Build your foundation in economics, first things first complete your Bachelors in economics majors like BA economics,BA applied economics, Bsc economics. You will learn concepts like micro economics and macro economics, Demand and Supply and Market structure and other basic economic concepts in Bachelors. Once after bachelors degree gain experience by doing Internships. Once you gain hands on experience go ahead with masters in economics you will learn advanced concepts in economics like statistics and data analysis and research in economics Masters will designate you as an economist. Build a very strong academic background. There are also plenty of courses that are available online and offline in economics which will have weightage in edu.

Build a Strong Foundation in Mathematics and Statistics: Develop a solid understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts, as they are essential for economic analysis and modeling. Take additional coursework or self-study if necessary to strengthen your quantitative skills. Stay Informed About Economic Trends: Stay updated on current economic trends, policy developments, and global events by regularly reading reputable sources such as economic journals, news publications, and research reports. Understanding the broader economic landscape will enhance your knowledge and insights.

Once you earn degrees and you achieve your academics well, it's time for you to get into the real world. Do internships at government agencies and financial service companies and work under your senior economists and learn from them. Gain experience in market structure and how things work. Research is the main component of economics you will have to get hands-on experience in research. So do as much as internships you can, and understand which area of economics you belong to, internships will give you that boost in work experience.

Specialization is very important that shows where your interests are in economics. During your Bachelors you will understand what concepts fascinates you and what you dislike so follow that, when you do your Internships you get hands on experience and understand where you fit in the economic community so think wisely before you go ahead for higher education like masters. Talk to your professors, peers, parents and senior economists who have a good experience in the economic field.

Enhance your skills in economics you will always have room to learn so keep learning. Apart from your academics learn skills like research tools, and data analysis tools and other software which will help you in your career and research. And also develop your interpersonal skills and communication skills for better communication to develop your own way to deliver your point of view. Work on your personal development, improve your problem solving skills which will help you think critically and solve problems faster. Develop listening skills so that you also understand other points of view and you can be approach-able. Always stay open towards criticism and take feedback positively.

Networking is the key to Kickstarting your career how you display yourself and communicate with your seniors fellow economists is very important. Make use of social media platforms for your networking meet new people and learn from them. Attend conferences so that you learn and meet people, have as much exposure you can talk about yourself more and also listen. Networking will only give you a positive outcome and will boost your confidence. Develop communication and listening skills simultaneously, talk about your work and research in those conferences, present your papers so that you get recognised.