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How can I be sure that these classes will help me get a profitable career or land internships?

I hear a lot that degrees don't mean much any more and I want to make sure that I am not going to school to get the same result as if I did not. #career-path #career

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Lashay’s Answer

Hi Ajani: Great question and legitimate concern. I recommend majoring in a field that is in demand. To know if it's in demand or growing in demand, check it on occupational Outlook handbook.org (no spaces) or Google the words along with 2018 for this year's information. Also, strive for leadership positions. Since there are fewer people in management and supervisory positions, the demand is already part of the title. To develop leadership skills, take on leadership titles in clubs and organizations and seek management trainee positions two or three months before graduating college. Also, management pays more of a liveable wage. Finally, network. Use LinkedIn to search for people doing the work you want to do or are doing at a higher level and connect with them. Also, meet people in person in the same kind of work including professional organizations and college job fairs/information sessions. Get business cards and e-mail them to express your interest in the field of work and a possible desire to intern or volunteer for the company. Then learn, learn, and continue to learn through trainings, workshops and classes to stay relevant and current on information in the field of work. Good luck and I hope this helps you!
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Danielle’s Answer

Hi Ajani,


You're right, a lot of people aren't working in the field associated with the major they selected in college. That's OK. A BA is designed to give someone a well-rounded education and skills that prepare them for the world of work. Science, social science/world culture/politics, writing, evaluating theories and research, working in teams on projects, giving presentations, etc.


Career Center- they're set up with resources and ready to help students at all stages of their college career, don't wait until you're a senior. They can help you start crafting your story/skills for future employers now. It's not the specific classes you take that is going to get you internships. It's about how you get involved and how you sell yourself. Go to the Career Center, they will help you find and apply for internships.


Take a look at O*Net, it will show you careers and what kinds of degree/prep/skills you need.

Danielle recommends the following next steps:

O*Net https://www.onetonline.org/
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Ceil’s Answer

You're asking the wrong question.

Ceil recommends the following next steps:

Identify what skills your "profitable" career requires (and seriously, identify something besides money that matters to you)
Review the syllabus for the classes you're considering.
Match the skills you'll be developing to the skills your career requires. Planning to trade derivatives? You'll need calculus. Will calculus guarantee you a profitable job trading derivatives? Nope. Will you get that career without calculus. Nope.
For internships: identify the internships you're going after
Find someone at that firm, or who has been an intern, and call them. Ask them.
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