A common and worrisome question that I keep hearing from my students is: what kind of job (if any) will I get if I choose to pursue the major I am most interested in? I get it. The fear is real because jobs help you pay the bills. But let me set the record straight. The purpose of going to college is not just to get a job. The purpose of going to college is to set you up for life --and life is bigger than your first job out of college. 

 

In this episode, I talk about the unlikelihood that your major will actually be connected to your future job (and the exceptions to this rule), the importance of following your interests, and how unassuming majors can be beneficial in the real world with real-life examples. I’ll also explain why choosing “the right” major doesn’t guarantee anything and why it’s up to you to set your course.

 

What We Cover:

• Why your career won’t be a linear trajectory
• Having a plan and the importance of having a plan B
• How you can be wildly successful by doing anything
• Why certain degrees can set you up for success no matter what career path you’re on
• The importance of constantly learning and being exposed to new opportunities

“Keep in mind that college is not the end of your life. A lot of students think, well, I need to pick the perfect degree so I can get the perfect job, and then everything will work out. But it doesn’t really work like that.”

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LINKS MENTIONED:

 

If you’re a high school, college, or even post-graduate looking for direction, join my Life Skills Bootcamp course covering time management, decision-making, mindset, manifestation, and money. 

 

If you’re a high school student in 9th-12th grade or the parent of one, I work with a small cohort of students annually and help them develop the core traits I discussed in the podcast and apply to selective colleges. You can apply to work with me below:

 

Apply to Work with Cathleen 

 

I cover mindset and manifestation in more depth in my 5-month program for 9th-11th graders, The Admitted Mastermind.

 

The next round starts in September, and you can apply here.

 

Follow Cathleen on Instagram & DM with any questions @lifeandcollegecoach