What can I do with my psychology major?

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The vast majority of jobs that require a college degree don't require any particular major. So, you can do almost anything with your psychology degree. My wife has a degree in television broadcasting and has a great career as a claims adjuster. The insurance company just wanted people with degrees.

People with psychology degrees can make great managers, because managing is largely about understanding people. Psychology majors can make great salespeople, because selling is about knowing people. Psychology majors can make great writers because you will learn to write in college no matter what major you choose.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers, which is the professional association for career counselors and human resource professionals, conducts a study each year of what employers want from new graduates. The answers are always the same. They want 1) communication skills, 2) honesty/integrity, 3) teamwork skills, 4) interpersonal skills and 5) motivation. You can develop those skills with any major.

One way to make sure you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs is to find good internships in whatever career field you choose. You should also try to get involved on your college campus. When you apply for jobs, you'll want to be able to prove your skills are better than the skills of the other candidates. Since you will all likely have degrees, your experiences will set you apart. Internships can get you references from employers. And internship employers usually offer jobs to interns they like. And getting involved on campus shows you have motivation, teamwork and interpersonal skills. Becoming a leader of some campus organization can also show your leadership ability. And one great benefit of all this is it will actually make college more enjoyable. So, you'll get benefits while in college and after college.