Fact or fiction? Major does not equal career.
Returning home for the holiday season can raise some career anxiety—especially if you are anticipating the dreaded“What are you going to do withthatmajor?” question.
One of the biggest myths still floating around is thatyour major will determine your job title or career. Most majorsdo not create a linear path into a specific job– instead, they have an indirect relationship with your potential career development journey. Your classes and experiential learning opportunities at CU Boulder will help shape your futurethrough the skills and experiences you develop.
Internships, minors, certificates, involvement in clubs, fraternities, sororities, sports, on-campus jobs, off-campus jobs, volunteer opportunitiesand more all contribute holistically to your college experience and your career readiness!
Foundational skillsmost coveted by employers can be developed in all majors and by all students. Learning more about which skills you enjoy using will help you narrow down career options and prepare for future work.
Career Services’MySkills programcan assist you in identifying the skills you already have byexploring in-demand skills, finding opportunities to build skillsand learning to highlight your skill set.
By being equipped with advanced knowledge about who you are, what you bring to the tableand examples of how you’ve mastered skill sets, you will stand out for a wide range of positions across many disciplines and industries.
Jump in today to start learning aboutMySkillsand make those holiday conversations with family much more interesting than, “I don’t know.” Uncle Mike, momand dadwill all be impressed!
Upcoming Workshop:
on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2 - 3 p.m. – Get support identifying your skills!