While it s a challenge not to succumb to peer pressure, remember that it s your future. My major determines my career choices Many employers are looking for qualities and skills that are not directly related to your major. Motivation, strong skills in organization and writing and the ability to problem solve are just a few examples of what employers value. Even in the more directed areas of study like Engineering and Business, students choose careers that don t necessarily correlate with their major. Take a look at the recent career surveys of graduates from your school and you can see for yourself that a major often does not translate into a specific job.
Most people are capable of performing well in at least two to three different professional fields.
The trick is to develop a good understanding of your values, skills, interests and personality and then explore those careers that best fit your profile at this point in your life. As you acquire more experience, your values and interests and ideas about a career may change. A career doesn t always follow a logical progression so avoid thinking that the road you choose to take at this point in your life will lead you down a rigid path. If it turns out that you don t like your job or the specific career field, it is possible to change directions. Sometimes specific skills developed in one job are highly valued in another field.