Before you can decide what you want your college major to be, it is essential to have an idea of the career you hope to embark on after school. This will allow you to know which field of study will be the most beneficial for your resume. Here are a few tips to guide you as you explore potential career options.
- Consider your interests and talents – You are more likely to stick with a career that interests you or that you are good at. Try making a list of your interests and talents and see what jumps out at you.
- Search for careers related to your list – Not every talent or interest is a viable career. Some things just don’t make money, or there isn’t a present need. So you have to be realistic and compare the things on your list to available careers that pay a living wage.
- Narrow the career list – Now that you’ve turned likes and skills into careers that offer a salary, you can narrow the list by seeing which of those careers are fields you can see yourself entering into long-term.
- Talk to those with experience – See if you can find people who have careers in those industries. They may have further advice or suggestions for you regarding whether this is the best choice for you.
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