So I've recently changed my major from Biology to English, and while I'm pretty pleased with this change because I'm liking my major a lot more now, my mom keeps asking what jobs are out there for English majors and claiming that science was a safer bet because they're always be jobs in science (she's an engineer). Any words of advice for how to convince her being able to write effectively and critically read is needed in the work force and I'm not wasting tuition money?
Yeah, I actually have answered a similar ask before here:
http://bookphile.tumblr.com/post/136636392394/i-may-be-wrong-but-ive-seen-that-youve-said
Nowadays, majoring in Biology doesn’t guarantee a job anymore than majoring in English. I mean... what exactly would you do with a Biology? Isn’t that just a stepping stone for grad school?
But the thing is, it’s not about the major, it’s about the skills that you will learn.
So the big question is: what do you want to do? And will being an English major provide you with the skills you need to get that job?
If not, English may not be for you. OR, use minors or double majors or specialities, to pad your resume until you do.
On top of that. Not to freak you out or anything. But the thing about breaking into the job sphere, has less to do with major too, and more about how well you can sell your skills to potential employers and who you know. The good thing however is that you literally have your entire college time to build a network of peers and teachers and alumni. And use the career services at your college to learn how to properly structure your resume, prepare for interviews, and presenting yourself.
