Myth #1: There are a few “safe” careers that make parents proud, have prestige, and mean you’ll be happy and make money for the rest of your life. Truth: No career is truly safe. Different professions come in and out of vogue. Authenticity never goes out of style. Follow your heart and your interests, not what someone else thinks you should do.
Myth #2: You must decide what you want to do for the rest of your life before you graduate, or very soon after. Truth: The only thing you will do consistently for the rest of your life is ask yourself what you want to do. You need to find jobs you enjoy and that allow you to gain new skills. Eventually you’ll realize you have been building a career all along.
Myth #3: In order to get your first job, you must have already had a job. Truth: You merely need to demonstrate that you possess an understanding of the job to be done and that you have the necessary skills. This is where resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills and networking are critical.
Myth #4: The Campus Career Center is a waste of time. Truth: Many CCC’s employ Ph.D’s in Counseling Psychology; people who are trained to assess your intrinsic aptitudes and attitudes. The staff is knowledgeable, cares, and wants to help you.
Myth #5: The Campus Career Center really rocks! They have all the answers. Truth: Some CCC’s don’t have properly trained staff, they don’t care (or, they’re understaffed and underpaid) and you won’t get the attention you need. Some companies actually avoid recruiting at college based because of staff.
Many students fall for myth #2. I think the question that a student has to ask herself is: “What do you want to do tomorrow?” Keep doing things that excite you and you will find yourself with a rewarding career.
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