Hello. I am an employer as well as the owner of an educational consulting company that does work in college admissions and counseling. As an employer, I believe that a minor suggests that a student made effort beyond what was required in order to learn about a subject that may be relevant in a future career. As an educational advisor, no education is a waste of time. I completed three majors in college, and did so in four years. If you are truly committed to becoming the best potential job candidate, I would suggest that you pursue additional education, such as a minor in communications. In conclusion, declaring and completing a minor cannot hurt you, and it may even help you secure a position one day. Good luck!

It really depends on what area the minor is in. For example, if you have a minor in medicine, that’s not enough. It’s just common sense that medicine is a very serious area and you need a major in it.

A minor in some areas though would be enough to qualify you. If you were to minor in Spanish, the minor counts for more because it’s a smaller subject.

It would also depend on the job itself. If you’re going after a lower-level position, a minor might do it, but if you want a well paid, higher-level job, it gets competitive and a major would look much better.

I think your mom is right, for the most part. Some majors require that you have a minor. If you need 12-15 extra hours to get 122 hours, or whatever to graduate, you may as well get a minor if there is something that really interests you. I really don’t think minors make a difference, unless the job is down to two otherwise equal candidates.

One exception might be if you minor in a foreign language. 12-15 credits in Spanish might make you learn quite a bit of the language, which would be helpful.

I always said, “I’m working toward a degree in <>” — my school never offered a minor, but in some careers it can help.

I know with my friend it helped. She majored in international business (or sometihing like that) with a minor in Spanish. Now she’s making nearly $80K/year after being out of school just 3 years.

I would suggest taking a minor because you just never know. Just don’t use the silly minors like creative writing or English. Make it something you can sell.

sure! Employers do examine out minors on your resume. specifically “communication” ( i’m a communications significant with a working laptop or pc technology minor) have worked in HR and employment container. communication is between the few “minors” that supplement “any” significant, there are numerous of human beings accessible no longer able to communicate or supply which ability to what they found out of their significant. communication minor is a plus. Take it, you’re by no ability remorseful approximately it once you get into the paintings place.

It does help, as long as the minor is related to the degree, or field you are going to be working in.