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How do people successfully choose a job within their major, especially starting off that process?

I want to be a Chemistry major, but I am having trouble starting to pick a career path that would be beneficial in all aspects to me.

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Naomi’s Answer

+1 to all answers here - I studied chemistry at university then went on to pursue a PhD in chemistry. I ultimately ended up in a non-chemistry role, but it's a subject that provides you with a great suite of skills (e.g., analytical) that can be transferred to several career paths. I have no regrets about being a chemistry major as it was the subject I enjoyed the most in school, and I think that you should study whichever subject you personally enjoy the most!
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William’s Answer

Hi Giovanni,
You can read about career description at:
https://www.careerplanner.com/JobDescSearchTool.cfm

You may consult course advisor at your college for course planning.

Career options for chemistry are below:
Analytical Chemist
Laboratory Technician
Chemistry Teacher
Toxicologist
Biochemist
Forensic Chemist
Chemistry Researcher
Environmental Chemist
Pharmacologist
Geochemist
Astro-Chemist
Chemical Scientist
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Marcy’s Answer

It is important to choose a major that you enjoy. If you enjoy chemistry, then pursue it. Many people do not end up doing a job that exactly relates to their major. What is important are the choices that you make along the path that get you to where you want to go. As you are learning chemistry, take every opportunity to be involved in projects either in school or in the community. Keep current on trends and emerging technology related to your major. Seek out internships or volunteer opportunities. As you participate in these opportunities, you will start to fine tune what you're interested in and what you can be successful doing.

I was a mechanical engineering major turned applied math major. Both of these areas of study led me to pursue a MS in Data Science and I now work as an operational and performance analyst in food manufacturing. If you asked me back in undergrad if I would be working in food manufacturing, I wouldn't have had a clue what that meant, but the opportunities I chose along my path set me up for a successful career and doing a job I enjoy.
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Colleen’s Answer

Great question! You do not have get a career in what you study specifically! Lots of firms look for a diversity education backgrounds!

My uncle studied chemistry in college and then ended up working in banking.

I think you have a lot of options given your studies! You could have a career in academia, finance or something directly related!

I was previously an actuary and we often hired science majors! My boss was a bio major in college then became an actuary.

Currently, working in management consulting there are lots of chemists! Even some who did a PHD and then entered consulting afterwards!
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