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When you first get to college, it might seem like you've figuerd your life out. You probably have an idea for your major and what you might want to do with it. Some of you may be struggling between multiple paths and it seems like the decision of which major to take is one that sets the course for your life. When you get out into the real world, you find out that is rarely the case anymore.
Millennials are the most highly educated generation so far, yet they have a difficult time finding jobs. And the job you have or the field you start off with is rarely the one you'll have all your life. The average American worker stays at his or her job for 4.4 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and 91 percent of Millennials plan to stay in any given job for fewer than three years, says the Future Workplace "Multiple Generations @Work" survey.
So what does that mean for college students? Based on my experience so far, I have two things to say to you.
When you're starting out, take your general required courses, and then try out a couple of classes in majors you'er interested in but not committed to. You should find something you love to study, because the most important skill that I got out of college was not any particular knowledge but the ability to learn and adapt. I picked a major that I loved that really allowed me to enjoy the process of learning quickly. No matter what field you pick, it's probably going to change from when you graduate to the end of your career in that field. Your ability to acclimate to the current situation as it's evolving is the thing that's most important. We've all seen how rapid evolution technology has disrupted so many fields. This will only continue to happen, so you better get ready.
Sometimes, it's hard to pick between a "practical" major or a "fun" one. It's a nerve-wracking decision that can seem impossible to solve, yet vital to your future. Instead of debating between theoretical ideas, you should intern as much as you can in as many fields you are interested in to help you determine which is the right one for you. Not only will you get actua l experience you can base your decision on, you can also see what the salary, lifestyle and work schedule of a given occupation si. You might love your major but find it impossible to find a job. You might try an internship in something you're somewhat interested in, and find that this is the job for you. Interning at several different organizations before graduating was the smartest thing I did in college, because not only did it give me real-world experience, but it also gave me an understanding of the expectations of that field, as well as connections that I could rely on when I was applying to jobs post graduation and needed recommendations.
There are lots of other things, but these are my two biggest takeaways. There are a lot of other things that may be specific to what you want to do, and that's something your undergraduate advisor can help with. Check out your career center and ask your professors for advice.
And congrats! You're going to college!
Bo Hee Kim
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Millennials are the most highly educated generation so far, yet they have a difficult time finding jobs. And the job you have or the field you start off with is rarely the one you'll have all your life. The average American worker stays at his or her job for 4.4 years, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and 91 percent of Millennials plan to stay in any given job for fewer than three years, says the Future Workplace "Multiple Generations @Work" survey.
So what does that mean for college students? Based on my experience so far, I have two things to say to you.
When you're starting out, take your general required courses, and then try out a couple of classes in majors you'er interested in but not committed to. You should find something you love to study, because the most important skill that I got out of college was not any particular knowledge but the ability to learn and adapt. I picked a major that I loved that really allowed me to enjoy the process of learning quickly. No matter what field you pick, it's probably going to change from when you graduate to the end of your career in that field. Your ability to acclimate to the current situation as it's evolving is the thing that's most important. We've all seen how rapid evolution technology has disrupted so many fields. This will only continue to happen, so you better get ready.
Sometimes, it's hard to pick between a "practical" major or a "fun" one. It's a nerve-wracking decision that can seem impossible to solve, yet vital to your future. Instead of debating between theoretical ideas, you should intern as much as you can in as many fields you are interested in to help you determine which is the right one for you. Not only will you get actua l experience you can base your decision on, you can also see what the salary, lifestyle and work schedule of a given occupation si. You might love your major but find it impossible to find a job. You might try an internship in something you're somewhat interested in, and find that this is the job for you. Interning at several different organizations before graduating was the smartest thing I did in college, because not only did it give me real-world experience, but it also gave me an understanding of the expectations of that field, as well as connections that I could rely on when I was applying to jobs post graduation and needed recommendations.
There are lots of other things, but these are my two biggest takeaways. There are a lot of other things that may be specific to what you want to do, and that's something your undergraduate advisor can help with. Check out your career center and ask your professors for advice.
And congrats! You're going to college!
Bo Hee Kim
자세한 내용은 SF 저널 7월호에서 볼 수 있습니다
