Fact or fiction? Major does not equal career.

Returning home for the holiday season can raise some career anxiety—especially if you are anticipating the dreaded “What are you going to do with that major?” question.

One of the biggest myths still floating around is that your major will determine your job title or career. Most majors do not create a linear path into a specific job – instead, they have an indirect relationship with your potential career development journey. Your classes and experiential learning opportunities at CU Boulder will help shape your future through the skills and experiences you develop.

Internships, minors, certificates, involvement in clubs, fraternities, sororities, sports, on-campus jobs, off-campus jobs, volunteer opportunities and more all contribute holistically to your college experience and your career readiness!

Foundational skills most coveted by employers can be developed in all majors and by all students. Learning more about which skills you enjoy using will help you narrow down career options and prepare for future work.

Career Services’ MySkills program can assist you in identifying the skills you already have by exploring in-demand skills, finding opportunities to build skills and learning to highlight your skill set.

By being equipped with advanced knowledge about who you are, what you bring to the table and examples of how you’ve mastered skill sets, you will stand out for a wide range of positions across many disciplines and industries.

Jump in today to start learning about MySkills and make those holiday conversations with family much more interesting than, “I don’t know.” Uncle Mike, mom and dad will all be impressed!

Upcoming Workshop:

In My Skill Building Era on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2 - 3 p.m. – Get support identifying your skills!