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Changing Careers
  • I graduated less than a year ago and have discovered that engineering is not my cup of tea so now I'm looking to pursue more business orientated careers but I'm not sure where to begin if going back to school is not quite an option. Does anyone have thoughts or guidance during career changes throughout their life?
  • Hi Robyn Ann :)
    First of all, congratulations on your graduation from college. I hope you're able to see that as a wonderful step toward finding your rewarding career. So many successful people don't have degrees that are necessarily relevant to their particular careers, so don't worry. Since you're a young professional (like me) right now, many employers just want to see that you graduated from college.

    Since you graduated with a degree in Engineering, may I assume that you are good at math? Maybe you would want to look into careers in Finance? Think about your contacts and who you know. Do you have any friends that own companies or are CEOs somewhere? Try to network as best as you can! All of the jobs that I've held have been through my personal and professional networks. I'd even suggest trying to find a mentor who can help you define your goals (and encourage you along the way). Best of luck to you! Trust that it is all going to work out. :)

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