Practice prompts based on occupational tasks
These Applyace practice prompts use O*NET tasks for economists. They are not reported employer questions. If you have not done a task, explain your approach and learning needs instead of inventing experience.
1. Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
Describe a real example of this task. What was your responsibility, and what happened?
2. Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
How did you decide which approach or tools to use? Explain the tradeoffs.
3. Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations.
What could go wrong during this task? Describe how you would check your work.
4. Explain economic impact of policies to the public.
Explain a time you coordinated this work with someone else. How did you communicate?
5. Review documents written by others.
How would you handle an unfamiliar part of this task? Identify what you would need to learn.
6. Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.
What evidence would show this task was completed successfully?
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Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
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Questions to ask the interviewer
- Which of these occupational tasks takes the most time on your team?
- How do you measure success in the first three months?
- Which tools, training and support are available for this role?
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