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What can I do to help me figure out which major to choose?
Visit Major Investigation and Career Exploration to help you choose the perfect major!
How can I find out what kind of careers I can go into with a particular major?
Check out What Can I Do with a Major In ...?
How can I make sure I can get a good job when I graduate?
You can do this through many activities, including the following:
- Visit our office often and meet with your Career Consultant to get help with your career development
- Attend a small group advising session on topics such as resume writing, interviewing, internships, grad school, and choosing a major
- Attend Career Fairs each semester
- Gain skills and experience through internships, volunteer activities and part-time employment and register with DAWGlink to locate these opportunities
- Build networking contacts by joining on-campus, off-campus and various professional organizations
- Attend special career events such as "JumpStart" and "Career In" panels held Fall & Spring Semesters
- Take ECHD 2050 and 3050, elective courses that can help you choose a major and career as well as prepare you for life after graduation
What if I don't choose a career field like business, law, medicine or computer science? Can I still have a secure future with a liberal arts degree?
A major you enjoy (and may therefore do better in academically), combined with relevant/transferable skills and experience (developed through internships & other activities), is what will contribute most to a secure future for you in today's world. Going into fields like business, law, medicine or computer science does not necessarily guarantee security, high pay, and/or your future well-being, especially if it is not the career in which you are most interested. The good news is that all majors can lead to successful careers! Once you have a target in mind (or even before), we can help you to gain key advantages that will contribute greatly to a more secure future. Visit us early and often so we can show you how!
What are some additional sources of assistance?
A list of some potentially helpful web sites, book resources, phone numbers, etc. can be found by visiting our 'Additional Resources' page. Other sources of assistance may also be found at the Career Center on the second floor of Clark Howell Hall (Lumpkin Street, next to the Tate Student Center).
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