Everyone knows that it's important for your research and for your career to attend conferences and to present your work. Presenting at a conference lets other people in the field comment on your work to improve it, and also gives you a career boost. But how can you get your work accepted to a conference? Here are some tips on applying to conferences to give you the best chance of success.

One of the great things about studying economics is that it gives you a wide range of skills: from writing to data analysis to critical thinking. With these skills, you are well set for all sorts of different careers. But you might be wondering what the best career path for you is. To help with this, we're producing a series of articles on top career paths for economists. To let you find the right career for your specific skill set, we're breaking the topic down into different specialisations within economics.

Continuing our series of posts on top career paths for economists, today we're looking at possible careers for those who want to work in economic law.  

When you apply to present at a conference, you'll often be asked to provide a letter of motivation along with your abstract and CV. This is used to decide which applicants will be invited to give a talk or poster presentation at the conference. But what information should this letter of motivation contain, and what's the best way to increase your chance of being accepted to present?

Are you studying economics, and wondering what career options are open to you? We're doing a series of articles on career paths for various specialisations in economics, and today we're looking at econometrics. With a degree in econometrics, you could of course go and work in the finance industry or for the government. But there are other options you might not have considered:  

We've talked before about how conferences are a great opportunity to network as well as to hear about the latest research in your field and to present your own work to the academic community. But how can you make the most of your networking opportunities while you are at a conference? What's the best way to make contacts and to keep in touch when you meet someone who could be a part of your network? Here are our tips on smart networking during academic conferences. Ask questions after talks

For this week's top career paths article, we're looking at the potential careers which are open to those who have studied economic history.  

If you're interesting in studying abroad for your Bachelor's degree, you'll know that there are a ton of different places that you could go. Today we're looking at one great option for undergraduate studies: Spain. Here are 10 reasons to consider studying in Spain:

Are you trying to decide where to study for your Bachelor's degree? With so many great universities offering interesting courses, it can be hard to know which to choose. You might even be considering moving and studying abroad. In that case, Germany is a popular place to study. What are the advantages of studying in Germany? Here are a few: 1. Excellent universities

If you're trying to decide where you to study for your Bachelor's degree, you'll know that there are no end of options. From different countries to different courses, the possible options are almost limitless. To help you narrow down your focus, we're going to discuss the advantages of studying in various different countries, so you can see if that country might suit you. Today we'll look at 10 reasons to study your bachelor's degree in the UK.

You know the saying: the devil is in the details. And this can be true when you're organising a conference too. Obviously, you need to think about the big issues: inviting speakers, finding an appropriate venue, deciding how many attendees to invite and so on. But there are also some small details which you should make sure to think about in order to make your event as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Here are ten small details to think about when organising a conference.

Development economics is the branch of economics focused on understanding and promoting the development of low-income countries through economic growth and structural change. If you've been studying economics, you may have had the chance to specialise in development economics, or you may be thinking about doing so in the future. In the case, what career options are available in development economics, and what kind of skills do you need to get a job in this field?

If you're about to qualify in business economics, you might wonder what career options are open to you. Here are some top career paths:  

How to deal with anxiety at conferences It's important for your career and for your professional development to attend academic conferences. Conferences are where you can meet other researchers working in your subject, get feedback on your work from experts, and see early previews of the latest research in your field. They can also be a fun opportunity to travel and see new places and try new foods.