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96. Choosing a College Major and Finding Your Path; How to Choose a Major and Explore Career Options with Quincey Hettinger


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Navigating College and Careers: Insights from Quincey Hettinger

In this episode of College and Career Ready, host Sonia Cacique interviews Quincey, a resilient individual who successfully transitioned from high school to college and then into a fulfilling career at PepsiCo. Quincey shares her journey from entering college undecided and utilizing resources such as clubs, career development classes, and real-world networking to find her career path. She discusses the importance of exploring interests, leveraging connections, and being patient with self-assessment to build a successful career. Quincey also provides advice for students facing challenges in their career journey, emphasizing resilience and proactive networking.

00:00 Introduction to College and Career Ready Podcast

00:35 Meet Quincey: From Undecided Major to Career Success

01:17 Quincey's High School Journey and College Decision

05:30 Exploring Majors and Career Development in College

06:32 Navigating College Clubs and Career Choices

13:43 Quincey's Post-College Career Path

19:39 Overcoming Career Challenges and Finding the Right Fit

26:31 Final Thoughts and Words of Encouragement

28:43 Closing Remarks and How to Connect

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