{"id":2879,"date":"2021-05-04T11:02:54","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T10:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/?p=2879"},"modified":"2021-05-27T12:19:34","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T11:19:34","slug":"your-economics-society-needs-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/2021\/05\/04\/your-economics-society-needs-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Economics Society Needs You!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you want to improve your networking, time management and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">organisational skills<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, whilst also having fun at the same time?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If so, it is not too late\u2026The Economics Society are<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">still\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">electing committee members for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the academic year\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">2021\/2022<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Committee positions<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> available for 2021\/2022<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Head Researcher:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Provide in depth information about debate and discussion topics. Create presentations. Help to organise weekly socials and meetings<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Treasurer:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">K<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">eep up to date with finances and communicate with Kent Union<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. E<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">nsure the society is within the allocated budget<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. H<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">elp to organise weekly socials and meetings<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Events Officer:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0M<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ake bookings and organise events with the help of the committee<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. W<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ork with the media officer to promote events<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. O<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rganise annual E<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">conomics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Summit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Media Officer:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0K<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">eep up with social media accounts and emails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">reate interactive and engaging content<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">esign a new logo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. U<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">pdate website with relevant information<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Careers Officer: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Communicate with relevant departments to enhance members\u2019 employability opportunities. Organise networking events. Host employability events.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Secretary:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Oversee the email account. Take minutes during committee meetings. Contact guest speakers. Sending out weekly emails to members to update them of events<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The outgoing team have discovered these <\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">benefits of being part of an academic committee:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Joel, President 2020\/21:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0&#8220;I&#8217;ve been able to get to know some great people, both students and academics! It makes you feel part of the Economics community\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#x1f60a;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0you have an opportunity to make a real difference to the experience of Economics students and shape the society!&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aliye<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Media Officer 2020\/21 and President 2021\/22<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: &#8220;Having worked on a lot of these projects, I can confidently say that my organisational and communicative skills have developed a lot! Before the society, I did not know much about the speakers and topics, but I was introduced to another world of economics that I am truly grateful for. Everyone should take this opportunity to broaden their perspective and grow as a young adult.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Shivali<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Secretary 2020\/21 and VP for 2021\/22:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f&#8221;Being part of the committee has been a great way to meet new people and feel involved in the Economics community, especially as a new student in COVID times. My confidence has improved, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">I&#8217;ve<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0gained experience and insights that will stick with me in the future. I would definitely recommend students to apply!&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Richel<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, Careers Officer 2020\/21<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: &#8220;Being a part of the Economics Society as the Careers Officer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0has<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0been incredibly rewarding! Not only professionally but personally too. I have<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0had<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0the opportunity to host some fantastic events and it&#8217;s been great to see the impact that they have had!&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Not only will this be a great experience, but it will also look amazing on your resume especially if you have not yet had any work experience<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Application process<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">:\u202fAnswer the following questions and send them over to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:econsocukc@kent.ac.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">econsocukc@kent.ac.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What experience or qualities make you a suitable candidate for the role you are applying\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">for (max 200 words)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you have any ideas for improving the society? (max 200 words)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Arial,Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What is an area of economics that you enjoy? You can use a module or experience in the field that has had an impact on you. (max 200 words)\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:120,&quot;335559739&quot;:120,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Note: please put the position you are applying for in the subject of the email, as well as the title of your document. <\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">For more information about the Economics Society and the application process, visit their Instagram page: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/econsocukc\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">econsocukc<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to improve your networking, time management and\u00a0organisational skills, whilst also having fun at the same time?\u00a0\u00a0 If so, it is not too &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/2021\/05\/04\/your-economics-society-needs-you\/\">Read&nbsp;more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66395,"featured_media":2880,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9871],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2879"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66395"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2879"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2879\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2952,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2879\/revisions\/2952"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2880"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2879"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2879"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/economics\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2879"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}