Myth:
major = job = career
Truth:
About
half of all college graduates change their career plans after college.
Myth:
Students who are undecided are less mature than those who declare a major
before arriving on campus.
Truth:
Not
declaring a major until you've thoughtfully decided can be a mark of
maturity. Thirty to fifty percent of students change their majors at
least once before graduation.
Myth:
People should have one job for a lifetime.
Truth:
Most people entering the job market today will have four to five careers
over their lifetime, with more actual positions. |
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Myth:
There is a single right career for everyone.
Truth:
As people mature and have new life experiences, interests and opportunities
often lead people into new careers.
Myth:
The job market is shrinking.
Truth:
There are actually more jobs out there than ever. (source: Americas
Top Jobs for College Graduates)
Myth:
Everybody can answer the question: "What's your major?"
Truth:
About 40 percent of students applying to IUP are undecided; about 10 percent
of entering freshman are undecided when they arrive on campus. |
