Economist Working for the Government

Listen to how Patty Moroz, Penn State Behrend gradutate in Economics, who went on to earn a Master’s degree in Economics and become an economist at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She describes her experience working for the government, talks about applying for a government job, discusses important interviewing skills, and highlights the importance of becoming an effective communicator.

PA Standards:

• Career Awareness and Preparation
• Career Retention and Advancement

Learning Objectives:

• Identify effective speaking and listening skills.
• Explain the importance of the essential workplace skills: communication.
• Explain the relationship of career training programs to employment opportunities.
• Justify the selection of a career.

Appropriate for grades 8-12
Time: 8 minutes