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How can i increase my chances of finding a job after graduating from college?

I am a high school senior and i am most intrested in human resources, Finance, and Psychology. i don't know which one i want to major in College, I need tips on how i can select the one best for me.

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Caitlin’s Answer

Hi Ronel! You are asking great questions. As far as finding a job after college, one of the best things you can do is to build your network. You can do this so many ways. If your community, your college/university, etc offer networking events - grab a friend and attend! Dress nicely (business casual with a dress, dress pants and dress top, or nice jeans with a dress top and blazer, etc.) and be yourself! Introduce yourself, and ask lots of questions. This is a great way to hear how other people got started in their career, how they found a job after graduating, and to share a little about yourself, your interests and what you hope to do someday (and it's okay if you don't know!). Making good eye contact is a great way to make a good first impression. Ask for a business card or their email, and follow-up. In your follow-up email, you can reference some of your conversation to jog their memory about who you are, and show you remembered and they made an impression on you! Be genuine, keep in touch with the people that you felt a connection to!

I also recommend joining clubs that align with your interests, whether professional interests, social interests, or just entertaining or things you enjoy. Get to know others that are involved, and if possible, take on a leadership role. This can give you skills that translate really well into your first job in or out of college!

In terms of your major, I think you can adopt some of my advice above - networking events, asking those you meet about how they chose a major, or about a major you are considering that they have experience in... that can give you insights as to what might be a good fit. Keep and open mind and remember that your major does not have to determine your entire future. Many people end up in careers not completely (or not at all) aligned with their major in college. The only exceptions might be medicine or law. :) Good luck - you can do this! Be yourself and be open to meeting new people!
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Lindsay’s Answer

It's great that you have a general idea of what you are most interested in! If you know where you will be attending college, you may be able to reach out to see if you can connect with an advisor to talk about ways to try entry courses in those areas, while making sure the credits will ultimately count where you need them to for an eventual major (or double major if you want to combine interests into a career). You can also ask if they have connections to alumni who have graduated with those degrees to have honest conversations about their roles and career paths, or search on LinkedIn for anyone you may have connections with in those fields (or look for new connections who attended your school or live in the local area).
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Rithika’s Answer

Depending on your field of interest, shadowing, volunteering, or working part-time during college can be a great way to meet people in the industry. This experience helps you start building valuable connections and relationships with companies you are interested in. You can reach out to them later when opportunities arise. A helpful approach is to talk to your advisors or teachers at school. Ask if they know anyone in the field you want to explore. You've got this!
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Laura’s Answer

Ronel, it's great that you're thinking ahead. Luckily, you won't have to choose a major right away. Use your freshman year to take classes in human resources, finance and psychology. You will find out naturally which one inspires you the most. You may even combine two or all three in some exciting way. You can double major (human resources and psychology seems a natural combination, for example), or you can major in one and minor in another. I wanted to keep my options open as much as possible after graduation, so I did a dual major with two minors! Also, if you are thinking of getting a part-time job while being a student, choose a job that connects to your program of study. That way you will have relevant work experience upon graduating. Wishing you the very best of luck.
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Karen’s Answer

Human Resources and Psychology really complement each other, so you might want to focus on those, maybe with a few business courses on the side since they're always helpful. Or you could major in business and add a minor in human resources. It really depends on what you prefer. Do you enjoy solving problems by understanding people, or do you like the technical side of business? Both fields are important and can lead to success, so think about which one fits how you see yourself working every day.
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Pahar’s Answer

Be sure of the role that you want to target. Many resume level rejections happen because applicant's skill look too broad. Clearly position yourself as data analyst or creative technologist and accordingly tailor your resume, portfolio, and projects separately for each role. You might need multiple resumes for multiple roles. ATS optimization is critical but it should not come at the cost of showing your profile too broad.

Tell story via "problem-what you did- how it helped", kind of way (include stats wherever possible). For interviews, always focus on basics, followed by logic and edge cases. Over explanation is always welcome in interviews.

If you face rejections (and I am sure we all faced), learn from it and move on to next opportunity

All the best !
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Rithika’s Answer

Also regarding your major, I would say not to stress too much yet, but when you start college within your first semester, schedule an appointment with your academic advisor and narrow down what job you want to do, what majors can help you get there, what classes will support you best, and what clubs will also help you find people in the same track.
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