I Love My Major, But...

So you’ve done your research, found your passion and settled on the major that seems like it was calling your name.  That is all great and exciting, but now are you asking yourself, “What can I do with this major?”

Don’t let that get you down.  There are several ways to get on the right track and start preparing for your career.

Research

Look up all the different options you have with your major.  It’s probably a lot more than you think! We have tons of options here at Career Services like, “What Can I Do with a Major In” handouts, assessments you can take and access to research websites like Chronicle Career Library. 

Informational Interviews

Find juniors and seniors in your major and ask them what they are thinking about doing when the graduate.  Don’t stop there, find professors and people in different occupations and ask them questions about what they are doing on a daily basis.  See if these things interest you.

Job Shadowing

Once you have found different occupations, job shadow someone in the industry.  This is one of the best ways to see what you could potentially be doing.  You’ll find that it might be a lot different than you originally expected. 

I have been in this boat before.  Many people go through it.  I did my research, interviewed many people and did job shadowing.  All of these things helped me more than I ever expected and it can help you too!

Ashley Salim
Career Educator

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