Myth. The reality is that things change. Plans change, commitments change, and even you as a person can change. While it is good to have a major and a career in mind, it's important to think about be able to think about how you can pivot into different industries or roles depending on your current values, interest, and goals.

Not necessarily. The results that you encounter in a career assessments should be viewed as possible pathways. These results are often based on work personalities and mainly answer the question of, “What kind of work do you enjoy doing?” What’s great about these results is that they help students translate their major into a possible job or career.

Ideally, yes. It's good to do a little bit of job searching as you get closer to graduation day. At the same time, there are plenty of seniors who come face to face with the looming prospect of life after graduation. The training wheels are off — for real, this time — and it can feel overwhelming! The good news is that you don’t have to tackle that question alone. You can drop by the Triton Advising Center to initiate that conversation or connect with the Career Development Office for further exploration. 

Not at all. It’s okay to change your major, especially when your thoughts about career begin to materialize more clearly.

What is important is that you make an informed decision — explore and research the possibilities, find out what careers that new major could translate into, and speak to trusted professors, mentors, advisors, relatives, or friends.

Hey, we get it. Cost of living is high and times are tough. It may be tempting to let the highest number dictate what career you should head. Financial security is an important factor, but it should not be the only factor when thinking about your career. 

It is not uncommon for people to go into careers that don't match their majors. As mentioned before, peoplechange and pivot depending on the opportunities available. What's important is to be able to take stock of your academic knowledge and the skills you've acquired and to make them work within the context of your job/career. 

If you need help phrasing your current experience and skills, connect with the Career Development Office to get further guidance.