What is YOUR Career?

[biggiejerseys]

Re: What is YOUR Career?

I'm 24 and still have no idea what I want to do for a career. And i know one thing is for sure I don't want to be working a grocery store the rest of my life.

[MrNFL_FanIQ]

Re: What is YOUR Career?

I'm still in college (Almost done!) by my focus is sports broadcasting.

[MrNFL_FanIQ]

Re: What is YOUR Career?

Oh, and this was true for me and I think for many college students, maybe 2% of the total gain you get professionally and socially will come from the classes. The rest will come from things like internships, campus groups and opportunities, and the friendships/connections you will make.

[ScoobySnax]

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@Studbucket: Where were you 10 years ago? LOL

[studbucket]

Re: What is YOUR Career?

@Studbucket: Where were you 10 years ago? LOL

LOL, sorry. I was a sophomore attending Newton Senior High School in Newton, IA

Not sure I was very useful for anything 10 years ago.

[MachoMyers]

Re: What is YOUR Career?

I teach High school geography and math. Moved to England 3 years ago for a teaching gig.

[bukktown]

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I'm an Electrical Engineering major and I would recommend an extremely difficult degree like that or pre-med or bio-chem.

[philliesfan980]

Re: What is YOUR Career?

BS in Accounting (2003), and became a CPA in 2005.

I would highly recommend the accounting profession. As someone mentioned earlier, the possibilities are endless. Is it as exciting as being a sports reporter, or broadcaster? Probably not, but I feel pretty comfortable that even in down economic times, I should be able to land a job somewhere. Just to give you an idea of career progression, I started out in Public Accounting, and then transitioned to a private company. I'm currently an Manager at a software company.

If you like numbers (don't sweat it if you're not great at calc or any advanced math - it's really not needed), and enjoy puzzles and challenges, accounting might be the right profession for you.

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Re: What is YOUR Career?

you need to decide whether you want to major in a subject that you like or major in a subject thats needed. For an example, I want to major in journalism but due to the shrinkage of print media and the fact that they get paid a god awful salary i will probably major in accounting.

[bgeno]

Re: What is YOUR Career?

you need to decide whether you want to major in a subject that you like or major in a subject thats needed. For an example, I want to major in journalism but due to the shrinkage of print media and the fact that they get paid a god awful salary i will probably major in accounting.

It doesn't have to be so cut and dry. Why not major in marketing or PR? There is plenty of writing/research involved in those fields, just like in journalism, but the job market is much better since the industry isn't a dying one.

[DustinT]

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you need to decide whether you want to major in a subject that you like or major in a subject thats needed. For an example, I want to major in journalism but due to the shrinkage of print media and the fact that they get paid a god awful salary i will probably major in accounting.

You obviously don't know much about journalism if you believe that. Yes, print media is dying, but who do you think writes everything you see online? If you're still worried, double major in Graphic Design or Public Relations (what I did) and build your portfolio. Sell yourself.

Also, if you want to be a successful journalist you have to search out the opportunities, they won't just fall in your lap. Take risks and you'll be rewarded.

[Polo Bandit]

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My degree is in IT. Now I set up and troubleshoot problems with the order stations at restaurants. I like it.

[stlstudios189]

Re: What is YOUR Career?

It doesnt matter what you do in life you can help people in whatever you do. Other jobs give you more opproutnites than others but, it is how you go about your job and the passion you show.

I majored in education and taught high school for troubled youth now I run a truck stop and daily I make someone's day better.

[NDAlum]

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Police officer with a finance degree

I actually really enjoy my job

I worked in finance about 8 months and was laid off, LIFO style. I am rather happy for that

[Ken North]

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I'm a lawyer by education, but working in the sports biz, which generally means I do a whole lot of stuff outside of my education too. Anything from contract negotiations to marketing and pr, and other kinds of ill ****.

It's a fun job though, so can't complain.

you need to decide whether you want to major in a subject that you like or major in a subject thats needed. For an example, I want to major in journalism but due to the shrinkage of print media and the fact that they get paid a god awful salary i will probably major in accounting.

I don't really agree. Yes, print media is dying, but that just means a new media is coming around. Look at this website, as an example.

If you get yourself some skills at making visual presentations, etc, you'd do well.

I don't want to get into too much details about my work, but whenever we look for PR / Marketing people, we're more likely to look for someone with web-media experience than printed media experience.