Graduation is looming, seniors. Do you know what you'll do with your major?
If your major is something general — the kind that lends itself to graduate school, like psychology 
, sociology or English — what happens if you don't go to grad school?
It can be daunting to look for a job if you don't feel you've been trained for a very specific position — especially in today's job market.
My advice? Keep an open mind about what kind of work you're willing to do. If you're truly committed to your field, by all means, seek a position in it. But if you're not — don't get too terribly hung up on finding a job that matches the career path you chose as an 18 year-old freshman.
Also, live in the real world. Remember that your degree doesn't necessarily entitle you to a high-paying job. A college degree will open doors, and in the long run is a good investment , career-wise. But you may still have to start at the bottom with your first job — so don't freak out if you find yourself working in a job that feels beneath your skill level, or if you realize that others with less education are making more money than you at first. Tuck your pride aside, and remember that many jobs build experience and are stepping stones to greater things.
If you do find yourself working in a job that doesn't feel like it's leading where you want to go, try building your resume and making contacts another way. Do some volunteer work that you love — it may lead to a job down the road that you love.
And remember that most people don't have straight and predictable career paths behind them. A couple examples from the real world: I have two friends that were sociology majors — one worked for AmeriCorps VISTA for two years directly out of college. She eventually got her masters degree and is now a teacher. The other went to work for a non-profit organization directly out of college. She worked a couple other jobs, then eventually earned her master's degree and now works for a university.
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