All About The Profession Leading Economist

An economist is a popular and prestigious profession. Every year, hundreds and thousands of graduates of Russian schools enter the economic departments of universities across the country. Developing as a professional and moving up the career ladder, you can achieve the position of leading economist of the enterprise. Today in our article we will talk about the features of the profession and professional duties of a specialist.

Leading economist - this is a responsible position in the enterprise, respectively, to the person who occupies this position, advanced requirements are put forward regarding professional and personal characteristics. This profession is also listed in the unified qualification and tariff directory of works and professions of workers (or ECTS). Contrary to the prevailing opinion that today the domestic labor market is crowded with economists, it is very difficult to find a truly competent and highly qualified professional.

In this regard, a professional should not only possess a large amount of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, but also be able to manage the team, control the work of subordinates and transfer their experience to them.

The leading economist carries out his professional activities on the basis of and in accordance with specially developed official documents. So, the employee must know the job description and professional standard. It is here that all qualification requirements are registered, as well as the duties that an employee must fulfill in the course of his daily activities. It should be borne in mind that depending on the specific place of work, as well as on the wishes of the employer, the responsibilities of a leading economist can be changed and supplemented. The duties of a leading economist include:

• research and development;
• preparation of annual and quarterly work plans;
• development of measures aimed at improving the efficiency of the enterprise;
• collection and accumulation of scientific information;
• use of advanced and international experience in their work;
• execution and monitoring of the calculations necessary to accurately determine material and labor costs for the implementation of a project;
• preparation of various documents (references, reports).

In addition, it should be noted that job description - this is a document that provides for the occurrence of responsibility in case of non-fulfillment or improper fulfillment by a specialist of his duties.

In order for a leading economist to be able to carry out work qualitatively, he must have the appropriate theoretical and practical training.

The specialist should know:

• regulatory legal acts, laws and by-laws governing the work of a specialist, as well as the scope in which the company operates;
• materials that determine the further development of the industry;
• methods and principles of scientific research;
• basic scientific papers on economics;
• rules and format for compiling and filling out documentation;
• labor law;
• tax law;
• rules and norms of labor protection.

A professional should be able to:

• put theoretical knowledge into practice;
• work in specialized economic computer programs;
• perform the necessary calculations;
• participate in research;
• to manage subordinates.

Many employers in the job description of the leading economist indicate not only the necessary professional knowledge, skills, but also personal characteristics that the applicant should have. So, the most important personality traits of a specialist can include:

• discipline;
• responsibility;
• analytic mind;
• high intellectual level;
• the desire to develop and improve;
• sociability;
• attention to detail;
• stress resistance;
• determination.

An appropriate level of education is a prerequisite for a person who seeks to occupy the position of leading economist. Moreover, if for the initial stage and in order to get a starting position, a diploma of a secondary special institution will be enough, then for such a high position as a leading economist, you need to have a diploma from the university. It should be borne in mind that the majority of employers will give preference to the applicant who graduated from a prestigious university. Accordingly, if you are currently choosing an educational institution, then give preference to universities and institutes that are located in large cities or the capital, and also enjoy authority and respect in the industry.

The presence of high marks in the diploma is another advantage of the applicant in the process of finding a job. That is why in the process of study you need to be as responsible, attentive and diligent as possible.

Try to show yourself with the best possible hand in front of the management of the company where you will practice. In addition to basic education, to maintain his intellectual level and for professional development It is recommended that you regularly attend specialized courses, workshops, seminars, lectures, etc. Thanks to such educational events, you will always stay up to date with all the latest trends in the industry.

An economist is a person who works in almost every enterprise (whether it is a budget institution or a private company). After graduation, a graduate can only apply for starting positions, slowly but surely moving up the career ladder. So, the position of leading economist can be claimed with an experience of 5 years. Leading economists are involved in such areas of human activity:

• construction;
• Department of Housing and Utilities;
• Agriculture;
• computer sphere;
• industry;
• educational field, etc.

In addition, many economists open their own business or work in the scientific field. Thus, depending on your personal interests and inclinations, you can choose almost any field of work.