What Career Should You Pursue?
January 28th, 2010 - byOver 99% of all college student athletes go pro in something other than their sport. So what will your profession be? After having phone conversations with over 5,000 student-athletes, I’ve found that less than 10% have a real clear picture of what career field to pursue. I’ve also learned that the vast majority of college students will change their major at least once while in college. All of this is NORMAL. So when I hear parents tell me that they’re going to wait until their kid decides what they want to do before looking at colleges, I cringe. Waiting on researching colleges for any reason limits a child’s opportunities.
Part of deciding on career fields will be finding out what career opportunities are available in those majors. Thanks to my colleague, Byron, here’s a link to help you research this topic. Read the PayScale College Salary Report to gain insights on what you (your child) should major in. Also, don’t forget that NCSA is with our student athletes until they graduate from college. The life skills a child learns by navigating the recruiting process are transferable to the job search.
