Montclair State University - Center for Career Services and Community-based Learning
How
can I learn what others have done with their majors, as well as what I might like
to study?
Try
to find a subject or subjects that intrigue you and hold your interest.
Think about what you'd like to learn just for the fun of it. You will
be spending a lot of time working in your major so your choice is
important.
Read
the course descriptions in the course catalog, go to the College Store
and look at the books you might be using, talk to faculty and upperclassmen.
While
your choice of major does not have to determine what you do to earn
a living, it's a good idea to find out more about careers. People
with similar interests, skills and personalities are often drawn to
study the same subjects and work in the same fields.
Also visit
sites
that link major to jobs:
VERY comprehensive:
What can I do with this major? Learn about common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed
to maximize career opportunities, related professional associations and much more!
What
can I do with a major in...From the University of North Carolina at Wilmington,
research possible careers related to a list of majors from Accounting to Physics.
Career
Choices Loads of links to occupations by major from the University of
Delaware.
Majors
Booklets From Suny Oswego, this link connects majors and relevant occupations.
Check
out the Major to Career Converter fromMonster.com.