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    This document discusses myths about choosing a major and career, and provides facts to counter those myths. It notes that the average person changes careers 2-3 times, most college graduates work in fields unrelated to their major, and many CEOs have liberal arts degrees. The document encourages students to follow their passions rather than focus on a specific job, and notes that employers value skills like communication, teamwork and flexibility over specific job training. It highlights ways for students to enhance their career potential, such as internships, research, extracurricular activities and study abroad.

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    How do you go from college to your dream career??

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    Career Connections

    Lauren Mazurowski ’09


    Assistant Director of Admissions
    Career/Major Myth

    Choosing a major and a


    career are the same
    thing.
    Career/Major Myth

    Your first job will


    be your lifetime
    career.
    Career/Major Myth

    Employers are looking for job-specific training.


    The Facts
    • The average person will change careers 2-3
    times. ¹
    • 80% of college graduates have a job unrelated
    to their major.²
    • 40-60% of CEOs have a liberal arts education.
    ³

    ¹U.S. Department of Labor Statistics


    ²University of Illinois Survey
    ³Careerbiulder.com Survey
    What are you going to do with
    that degree?"

    The question should be,


    "What is your passion?“
    “Where do you want to apply your passion?”
    “Pick what you enjoy doing. And do a
    lot of it.”

    -Steven Roy Goodman, Topcolleges.com


    Why?
    • Stronger academic
    performance
    • Enjoy going to class
    • More voluntary
    involvement
    What Employers Want

    • Communication skills
    • Integrity
    • Teamwork
    • Analytic skills
    What Employers Want

    • Flexibility
    • Computer skills
    • Self-confidence
    The Liberal Arts and Careers

    • Depth & Wealth of perspective


    • Readiness to learn
    • Ability to make connections
    Enhancing your Potential

    • Internships
    • Career Center
    • Faculty/Student Research
    • Independent Studies
    • Extracurricular Activities
    • Study Abroad
    • Work Experience
    • Minor
    Questions?
    Keep in Touch!

    Lauren Mazurowski

    (518) 783-4217
    lmazurowski@siena.edu

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