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Graduate Student Profiles

Rob Nicholson, MA

Special Policy Advisor & Executive Assistant
Office of Economic Policy


Ontario Ministry of Finance

 

What interests and goals led you to graduate studies in Economics?

I completed an Honours degree in Economics from the University of Waterloo and was very interested in furthering my studies in Economics.   I knew there was no better place than Waterloo, given my very positive experience with the Department of Economics throughout my undergraduate studies. The job market was very competitive and I felt that the co-op experience combined with a Masters degree in Economics would give me an edge when I was applying for a job.

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Shan Chen, PhD

Senior Analyst
Risk Capital Group

Royal Bank of Canada

What did you appreciate most about your professors and your supervisor?

All my professors are very friendly and easy to access. Their doors are always open to students who need their guidance. I really enjoy all the insightful discussions with my professors about courses as well as my research and future career. In addition, I have been very lucky to have two very good supervisors. They always encouraged me and gave me constant support and guidance throughout my doctoral study in the Econ department. Their knowledge, experience and insights have been very influential in my research as well as my career.

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Kathy Catsiliras, MA

Consultant, Analytical Services


Equifax, Canada Inc.

How did you benefit from the optional co-op work term?

My 8-month work term at Hydro One allowed me to simultaneously get a taste of the work force and complete my grad degree. It allowed me to add to my resume a work experience related to my area of study. My co-op work term opened the door to an exciting Analyst position at a small consulting firm named Exchange Solutions Inc. I spent 7 years at ESI working my way up from an analyst to a manager of the analytical team.

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Tomasz Gluszynki, MA

Chief, Post-secondary Education Research

Learning Policy Directorate


Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

How has your graduate education influenced your current job?

Nine years and counting, I am still with the same department with which I started.  I no longer do hands on research, but rather supervise a team of researchers.  Every day I still put the skills gained at Waterloo to the test, from commenting on research models to trying to reach deadlines.

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