Hey, I wanted to ask whether employers cared about which classes you took for your degree. I am studying Economics in Warwick and have to decide on my 3rd year modules.
I've been facing a dilemma in that I do not know whether I should continue taking econometrics modules because even though it is genuinely difficult, I really liked learning econometrics. While the average 3 year percentage of people having gotten firsts is close to 30%, there is clearly a selection bias here as only around 10% of people on the course end up choosing econometrics, and of the people I know, I only know 1/2 that have chosen to take the module.
I'm now wondering if any employers would even value my proficiency in modelling when I apply to grad schemes knowing and appreciate that I challenged myself given that I've only heard and seen employers checking transcript for verification.
I understand I have not explained which field I might be looking to work in and honestly, I don't yet know. I am not sure whether I might choose to pursue an MSc or look for a grad scheme, or even which field I'm looking for except for finance.