William and Mary Employment and Grad School Outcomes Information

UNCW Site demonstrates related career titles, job skills, and web sites to select majors

O*NET Knowledge area exploration

Alumni Mentors  talk to W&M alumni; search the database by major  

UD "Majors Kit" offers information on more directly related career options

UT-K Majors Exploration

Things You Need to know

Generally speaking, it's always better to major in the subject that interests you most and that you will enjoy studying for years.  You rarely gain enough depth of knowledge with an undergraduate program to limit your career choices.  If you explore our W&M Outcomes information above, you will find English majors that became physicians, Business majors who became teachers, Philosophy majors who became technology managers.    The extra-curriclars, summer jobs and internships you participate typically have a greater influence on what your first postgraduate job will be than your major.

Evaluate yourself:

Values: What things, ideas, concepts, etc. are important to you?
Interests: What classes, people, subjects, professors, interest you?
Abilities/Skills: What do you do well?

As well As. . .

• How do you like to learn?
• In what past or present course have you done well? What have you liked and disliked?
• In what activities are you or have you been involved? What did you like and dislike?
• What kinds of jobs have you had? What did you learn about yourself?
• Other relevant information: parents, friends, important people.
  

Explore & investigate resources

Alumni Mentors Database: A network of over 3000 William & Mary alumni who are willing to talk to students about their majors and careers.

Shadowing Opportunities: Explore majors and careers through short-term externships during winter and spring breaks. Shadow alumni at their place of work and see what their field is really all about.   The Career Center opens it's Shadowing database in late November or early December.  Subscribe to our listserv to receive notification or keep an eye on our web site.

Other resources

Advisor: Talk with your current academic Advisor or schedule an appointment with academic advising.

Faculty: Talk with faculty who teach classes within the concentration you are considering to find out more about what is involved in that course of study.

Students: Talk with upperclassmen in the concentration you are considering to find out what the concentration has to offer from their point of view.

Career Counselor:  Make an appointment to speak with a career counselor. Call 1-3231.