Friday, January 10, 2014

Should I Get A Business Degree?

By Franklin Skribbit


When you head out to college and decide that you want to get a Marketing Degree, it is important that you know how that will translate into a career. Getting a degree in marketing and ensuring that it translates well into a degree will make your investment in a degree worth it.

However, sometimes colleges expect you to choose a major very quickly, sometimes before you have even taken a single class, and this can cause you to choose a major that you have little interest in, and do not enjoy. If you find yourself in a major you can't stand, it may be time to look around at your other options and find something you can actually see yourself doing.

First, you should understand that when you get a business degree you will have a lot of flexibility with the career choices that you will have. A business degree can translate well into a variety of careers and will not force you onto one single career path.

When you have the freedom that comes with a business degree, you should realize that it may be limiting. This may sound like it is not possible, but when you have a business degree you may find that you have so many options that it is paralyzing.

Reason number one to change your major-the first reason that you may want to change your major is boredom. If you find yourself completely bored by your classes, it may be a good idea to reconsider your major.

The majority of large companies have an in house PR specialist or they outsource their PR work to a firm that they know that they can trust. Whether you choose to work with a PR firm or you decide that you want to work with a specific company, you can get plenty of variety.

Reason number two to change your major-the second reason that you may want to change your major is that you cannot see yourself working in the field after you graduate. As great as college is, it serves the purpose of preparing students for working life, so if you feel like you will never work in your field, or you would prefer a different field that requires different education, you should take that into consideration.

Third, because so much of marketing has moved online being an SEO consultant can be a great way for an individual with a marketing degree to find a fulfilling career. As a search engine optimization consultant, you would help clients get business from their website.

While you are networking in college you should look outside of the box. Make sure that you take time to get to know your classmates, get to know your professors, and take the time to connect with the alumni that your business program helps you connect with.

You should also consider the potential for graduate level schooling, and figure that into your decision. Whatever you decide, choose something that you love and have passion for, and you won't be disappointed!




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