FAQs
Should I major in a "hot" field so I know I can get a good job after I graduate?
No, it is better to major in an academic field that interests you
rather than trying to make yourself adapt to a growing career field.
The job market changes frequently; the "hot" fields today may not be
the "hot fields" five years from now. Labor market trends do matter
when making career choices, but it is better to consider trends after
you have narrowed your own interest areas. In other words, don't begin
your career decision-making process with what's available, begin with
what you would enjoy doing. Also, it is very difficult to predict
with any degree of accuracy what the job market will actually be
like in the next five years.
