Originally Posted By kin
Thanks for all the comments/advise, much appreciated!
My son is currently studying economic hoping to work in the financial sectors, apparently he has applied to around 100 companies, even offering working for free for some, just to get the experience!

With the current economic climate, is there any wonder he's struggling doh

As for the masters, he said it would be last resort only.


Got to say that surprises me - can only assume that economics isnt in demand. That being the case, is it sense to produce and even more expensive economist? Maybe the masters could be in somethging that makes him more marketable?