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Summer Internship

(London)

Recruitment

Capital Economics is looking for bright and highly motivated economists to join the company for eight weeks as interns.

The successful applicants will help with data retrieval and analysis and conduct economic research for one of our country/regional, financial markets, commodities or property teams. There will also be opportunities to contribute written content to publications, and benefit from a variety of internal training sessions.

Capital Economics is committed to equality, inclusion, and diversity and will prioritise applicants from low income and under-represented backgrounds within the industry, including female and ethnic minority candidates.

While there is no guarantee that summer interns will be offered a permanent position with Capital Economics, depending on the performance of the individual, interns may be invited to interview for the Graduate Training Scheme.

Additional Information

Guidance on what to include on your application to Capital Economics & the interview process

  • Academic record – 1st-year university grade, as well as A-Level (or equivalent) grades and subjects.
  • Work/Volunteer experience - include any work or volunteer experience. It does not have to be economics-related.
  • Extra-curricular activities: involvement in sports, arts, languages, music, university societies
  • As much as is reasonable, there should be no typos or grammar mistakes.
  • The cover letter should be more than a few lines, the candidate should be trying to impress and differentiate themselves.
  • The applicant should highlight any relevant (to CE) skills.
  • It would be good to demonstrate a passion for economics – courses enjoyed, lectures attended, books read, research projects.
  • Evidence that the applicant has researched Capital Economics.
  • Why you are a suitable candidate for the DEI internship which is targeted at low-income and underrepresented backgrounds.

All applications are read by an economist. We typically invite 10 to 15 applicants to do a writing test and a first interview. Some candidates are invited to a second interview. If you need reasonable adjustments to be made to the application process to ensure you are not at a disadvantage to other candidates, please include this in your cover letter. This is applicable if you have a disability or if you are neurodiverse/hold neurodiverse traits.

In the interviews, we will ask you about your academic background, interests and any related work experience as well as technical questions on macroeconomics. We may ask you why you are a suitable candidate for the DEI internship, which is targeted at low-income and under-represented backgrounds, if this hasn't been addressed in your cover letter. You will also have an opportunity to ask us questions about the role, company or anything else you are curious to know. The interviews will be conducted by the senior Economists who run the graduate scheme and a member of the HR team.

Following this, offers will be made to successful candidates and we will let unsuccessful candidates know the outcome of their applications.

This is a paid internship and successful candidates will receive a competitive salary. In addition, the company offers:

  • Leave package
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible working policy
  • Training & development
  • Thriving social committee
  • An opportunity to interview for the Graduate Training Scheme, depending on the performance of the individual.

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