Career Curiosities & Common Questions
Articles to answer questions about career paths, landing a job, the world of work, and picking a major.
- “Meaning is Healthier Than Happiness” by Emily Esfahani Smith
- “How to Persuade Anyone of Anything in Ten Seconds” by James Altucher
- “How Strengths Boost Engagement” by Jim Asplund and Nikki Blacksmith
- "Advice for the Anxious College Job-Search" by Selyukh, Nadworny, and Adame
- "6 Psychological Barriers That Successful People Conquer" by Maxim Dsouza
- “Don’t Get Distracted By Your Plan” by Peter Bregman
- “The Odyssey Years” by David Brooks
- "Six Reasons Why Your College Major Doesn't Matter" by Ashley Stahl
- “Networking and Informational Interviewing” by Andy Chan
- “How Will You Measure Your Life?” by Clayton M. Christensen
- “What Are You Going to Do With That?” by William Deresiewicz
- "Making the Connection: ‘Good’ Networking” by Dave Evans and Denise Benatar
- "Help! My Parents Hate my Major" by Nancy Berk
- “If You Want a Favor, Ask and Ask Again” by Marina Krakovsky
- “The Case for Delayed Adulthood” by Laurence Steinberg
- "Imposter Syndrome" by Roshini Pinto-Powell
- "Adaptability: The New Competitive Advantage" by Martin Reeves and Mike Deimler
- BYU Speeches on Education
There are many ways to explore careers, it's just a matter of finding what works for you. Need some direction? Come talk with an Advisor or Exploration Specialist and they will help you take your next step.