EP 012: Can I Get a Job with This Degree?! Liberal Arts Myths and Facts

In this episode of the College life podcast, I interview Neely O'Connor. We talk about SO MANY things that are relevant to current college students and the liberal arts. 

We talk about Neely's story and her current work as an academic advisor; myths (and facts!) about liberal arts degrees - they aren't what you think!; skills you can develop to make you more marketable; Planned Happenstance Theory; a taste of Neely's experience and passion around young women and mental health. 

Here are some of the links we discussed in the episode: 

Neely's website: https://www.neelyoconnor.com

Get Neely's FREE Mental Health Toolbox: https://www.neelyoconnor.com/the-mental-health-toolbox

Follow Neely on Instagram: @neelyoconnor

Follow me @thecollegelifecoach

Facts about Liberal Arts: 

College Degrees that get the most job offers: https://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/01/22/the-college-degrees-that-get-the-most-

NUMBER OF JOBS, LABOR MARKET EXPERIENCE, AND EARNINGS GROWTH AMONGAMERICANS AT 50: RESULTS FROM A LONGITUDINAL SURVEY: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/nlsoy.pdf

Executive Summary of the Class of 2016 Student Survey Report: http://www.naceweb.org/uploadedfiles/files/2016/publications/executive-summary/2016-nace-student-survey-executive-summary.pdf

Only 27 percent of college grads have a job related to their major: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2013/05/20/only-27-percent-of-college-grads-have-a-job-related-to-their-major/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.3c75f268b0d0