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What advice would you give a first year undergraduate business major who is unsure of the field in business they would like to pursue post-college?
Currently, I am a senior in high school and will be an incoming first year business major. I'm aware of the vast career opportunities in business, but I'm unsure where to start looking and any guidance would be appreciated.
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Hector’s Answer
Hi David. I would apply a very simple approach. Make a list of the things that you like to do and the things that you think you're good at or that you are interested in. Once you've completed your initial list you can score each item on the list to develop a new short list of things that you think you might want to do as a career. Next you can look at job descriptions on linkedin.com using key words from your short list. This process will help you to clearly see the things that you want to search for in a field, career or specific job.
Hope that helps.
Hope that helps.
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Ryan’s Answer
College is the perfect environment for exploration. Take a variety of introductory classes to see what genuinely interests you. Join business clubs or student organizations to get exposure to different career paths. Look for internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer roles that let you experiment and gain real-world experience. And don’t underestimate the value of talking to professors, upperclassmen, or professionals. Those conversations often spark new ideas or reveal paths you didn’t know existed.
As you gain experience, you’ll naturally start gravitating toward the areas that feel the most engaging and meaningful to you. Many students discover their direction halfway through college or even later, and that’s completely normal.
The most important thing right now is to stay curious, be open to trying new things, and allow your interests to evolve as you learn more. Your first year is about exploration, not perfection.
As you gain experience, you’ll naturally start gravitating toward the areas that feel the most engaging and meaningful to you. Many students discover their direction halfway through college or even later, and that’s completely normal.
The most important thing right now is to stay curious, be open to trying new things, and allow your interests to evolve as you learn more. Your first year is about exploration, not perfection.
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Maria Marcia’s Answer
Don't worry about having everything figured out right away. Business is a vast field, and the first few years are perfect for exploring areas like finance, marketing, operations, consulting, supply chain, HR, or technology.
Stay curious and dive into internships, student organizations, networking events, and projects. These experiences will help you discover what you truly enjoy.
Focus on building important skills like communication, analytical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability. These skills are useful in any business career. As you gain more experience, your interests will naturally become clearer.
Stay curious and dive into internships, student organizations, networking events, and projects. These experiences will help you discover what you truly enjoy.
Focus on building important skills like communication, analytical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability. These skills are useful in any business career. As you gain more experience, your interests will naturally become clearer.