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To graduate on time, you probably needed to declare your major by your sophomore year. But by the time graduation rolls around, it wouldn’t be surprising if your career ambitions have shifted to something outside of your major. Perhaps an internship didn’t turn out how you expected, or certain courses dampened your passion for the occupation you thought you wanted to pursue. So, now you’re in a tough spot, where your degree doesn’t quite line up with what it is you want to do.
The upshot? There’s no need to panic. "It’s natural for college students to change their career direction," says Donald Asher, author of How to Get Any Job with Any Major. Furthermore, employers aren’t as hung up on your major as you might think. "Once you step off campus, hiring managers care a lot less about what your major was," says Asher. "They care more about the fact that you have a college degree."
After you’ve secured a diploma, it’s time to convince a potential employer to hire you, regardless of what your degree is in. These five steps can help you start off on the right foot.
Via The Learning Factor
Your degree doesn't chain you to a field for the rest of your career. Here's how to use what you've already learned to try something else.