Are employers looking for students with double majors?
Employers are not specifically looking for students with double majors. Instead, employers define their needs based on the qualities, knowledge and skills they feel are critical to success in their field. It is important to remember that employers are not only looking at your academic preparedness but also the experiences you had outside the classroom that develop skills in communication, leadership, teamwork, etc. Talk to faculty, MIT alumni, and professionals to gain insight into what employers are looking for in your fields of interest. Also, talk to a career counselor in the Career Development Center to gain perspective on whether a double major could be beneficial based on your career interests and goals. With this knowledge, you can determine how to tailor your MIT experience to further your professional goals.
