Some wondered if they should be taking business classes. It did not seem to them that there was life after college for students in their fields of study. It seemed attractive to them that I was from 'tine outside' and could bring in fresh ideas. Dona admitted that the interviewers did focus on her major for a short time, but as a whole, they really wanted to see what college had done for her. It is important to show that one is trainable and willing to learn.
Employers try to perceive an applicant's overall character.
Other non-academic past experiences can become significant cant to one's career making. Norwood claims that being a former football player taught him perseverance, assertiveness, patience and the importance of hard work. It is important to know how to get along well with people from all levels. Steve Sturman, a former economics major claimed that a good liberal arts background helped him gain more confidence in dealing and relating with different people in the working world. Sturman, now a Financial Analyst in Bank of Hawaii, added, Taking all those classes in humanities, arts, science and business made me a more open-minded person that is surprisingly crucial to one's career.