Ok, I am a sophomore in college and I have changed my major literally, every semester. I honestly don’t know what kind of jobs are out there and I am petrified of choosing something and not being able to find a job because of the economy (I’ve looked into advertising but like I said i’m worried I won’t find a job). I know I want to do something big with my life, I am very creative and love being able to use that. I also really enjoy talking to people, i’m a decent writer and a great listener. I hate math with a passion and I would really like to have a career that will allow me to provide a comfortable lifestyle for me and my one-day family. (More specifically, afford to vacation. Haha) I don’t know if that provides enough information but if any of you know something I could look into that might fit my skill set, I would MORE than appreciate it. I feel like I’m going to have a breakdown if I can’t find my niche’ soon.
you can never go wrong with being a history teacher… teachers will always be needed also, so that is some extra job security
Elementary school teacher? Not too much math (complicated math, like algebra, BLECCH!! I hate math too, lol)
But, not too sure how much it pays…I guess it depends on where you would be willing to work. <3
Good luck!
Go to your college’s career placement office and take some of the career inventories/tests. This will help guide you toward careers that suit your preferences and interests. The people at the career office are usually very helpful, and it doesn’t cost anything for most of their services.
Another suggestion…get involved with activities on campus. See if you can get on committees so you can do things (write, edit, organize meetings, plan events, create brochures, etc.) and gain experiences. This will help you figure out what work you like, what you don’t, what you are good at, etc. You can also see if there are non-profit agencies in the area because they are often looking for volunteers — this is another way to gain experience.
Don’t worry too much about your specific major yet. With a handful of exceptions like accountants, engineers and doctors, your major doesn’t really matter. It might help you land your first job. Experience is much more valuable to employers, so focus on getting as much experience as you can.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
Something career counselors at the college level don’t tell you: college hasn’t prepared you for the workforce, only prepared you for theory of…whatever your major is. The second phase in college life needs to be for preparation into the real world of work. No one is ever going to hand you that wonderful dream job when you graduate college.
Its important that all college students understand something. If you are not involved with an organization while in college (whether its a fraternity, an academic club, or a chapter or whatever they have on campus) then you better get into one fast. Careers don’t happen overnight. Dream jobs don’t fall on laps. They are brought to you by….connection, networking, hook-up.
D O WHAT Y O U LOVE B E S T! Never take the shortest way, that you think is easiest, to get somewhere. Major in what comes natural to you, and get involved with those people who are majoring in the same thing as you.
So roll up those sleeves, and get involved now.