Does your major affect your career?

If you’re a high school student, you’ll be relieved to know that this is a myth. Your college major does not determine all your future job opportunities. According to employment experts, focusing on developing transferable skills is more critical for students’ future careers than their choice of major.

What majors do employers look for?

In CareerBuilder’s survey, these are the most-sought-after majors, based on the percentage of employers looking to hire:

• Business. 30 percent.
• Engineering. 26 percent.
• Computer and information sciences. 23 percent.
• Engineering technologies. 16 percent.
• Communications technologies. 13 percent.
• Math and statistics.

Do I have to do a job related to my degree?

Whatever your degree, it’s perfectly reasonable to expect that you’ll one day have a job that’s related to it. Realistically though, it’s also perfectly possible that you won’t. Whether by choice or by circumstance, many graduates enter careers that have little to no relevance to their degree.

How has your college education prepared you for this job?

Sample ‘How Has Your College Education Prepared You for This Job’ Interview Answers. 1. My college education has exceptionally prepared me for a smooth transition from school to work by providing me with the skills necessary to succeed.

Do you feel content with your job?

But you should feel content with what you’re doing for a living. It may not be your ideal job. It may be a stepping stone to something greater. But you should not hate going into work. Once you feel that way, your life will take a turn for the worse — quickly.

Why shouldn’t you stay at a job?

Don’t stay at a job if that job doesn’t make you feel the following 6 things: 1. It should make you feel content Forget about being happy. Happiness is elusive and not worth chasing. Sure, the people you work with should make you laugh. Going into work should bring a smile to your face and the knowledge that you belong.

How can I change my career without feeling overwhelmed?

Network with people in professions you might be interested in, get your finances in order, and test out the new career (perhaps on the weekend or at night) before making the change. It can feel daunting to change everything so suddenly, but it’s important to consider the option if you’re truly feeling a deep sense of malaise at work.