Is it beneficial to have graduated with a minor when searching for jobs?

I actually struggled with a similar question my sophomore year of college and the best advice I was given was to consider how much interest I had in the subject. I was planning on double majoring in accounting and math because I thought that would help me stand out on my resume and impress employers. I took a couple of semesters doing both majors and spent the time extremely stressed out and overwhelmed. My problem rooted in my motivation for double majoring. I did not truly have an interest in majoring in math and thus my work was a challenge and more of a chore. If however, it is a subject that really does interest you and you would really love learning more about then definitely go for the minor.

One comment that really stuck with me and finalized my decision was from a professor who said that college was best spent taking classes that interested you. Whether you add a minor or not, you end up taking the (about) the same actual number of classes but if you minor you are restricted to the classes in that minor you chose. I ended up not double majoring but did graduate taking a class in every discipline. Personally, I think this was the best use of my time as it gave me different perspectives and allowed me to have a broader knowledge. I am now employed with just one major and no minors and think that my time developing different ways of thinking and perspectives in these classes outside of my major has helped me to think differently and critically about things that come up at work and work to solve problems in different ways.

My advice overall is to study what you are interested in. I don't believe that not minoring will hurt your job prospects if that is something you are worried about. Overall, take advantage of all college has to offer. I do understand the loans struggle but definitely don't feel as if you need to rush through college. If you can graduate early without too much stress then that is great but whether you stay longer or graduate early shouldn't necessarily help or hinder your job prospects.