Guest Blogger: Stephanie Kit

Today's Post comes from Stephanie Kit, the Associate Director of Career Services and Career Counselor.  Enjoy!

If you’re thinking about changing your major or still haven’t chosen one, you are not alone. Everyday our career counselors encounter students who visit Career Services because they are questioning their majors. You may find that an intro class for your intended major just isn’t as interesting as you had hoped or maybe you were planning on a pre-health major to prepare for a medical career and now realize that science isn’t your strongest subject. Sometimes students come to UT and discover a whole range of majors they weren’t previously aware of. 

Whatever the case may be, we can help!  We have a number of assessments available to help you consider your interests, personality, values and skills. Our trained career counselors can meet with you one-on-one to discuss your ideas related to majors and careers and direct you to a wealth of resources.  Take the first step and call Career Services at 865-974-5435 or stop by 100 Dunford Hall. Our staff will help you get started!

Myth Buster Monday: My Major Will Lead To My Career

Why is this myth?

Many college students believe that their major determines where they will end up in the next step of their life- journeys, just to find that even after majoring in a specific area, they may end up in a in a position or place they never thought plausible when first choosing their major. 

What is the truth behind it?

“Organizations that are hiring usually place more emphasis on previous work experience and job skills than specific majors. However, some companies, such as engineering firms, recruit and seek to hire individuals who have completed certain majors when it is essential for the performance of their job duties. Individuals in the workforce usually work in industries loosely related to the majors they studied in college.”- From “Top Ten Career Path Myths,” careerprofiles.info

Myth Busted!!

For more information on such stats and myths, visit:

 http://www.careerprofiles.info/top-career-paths.html

     http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/most-college-graduates-have-jobs-unrelated-to-their-major/chart-5/

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