Most employers look at the college major more closely than a minor and many stress that hands-on experience gained during college is the most critical hiring variable of all. That doesn't indicate ignoring the potential edge of a well-selected minor. A language minor can extend the possibilities for careers you might seek. Extendicare is a multistate healthcare organization that hires nurses and therapists. "The clinicians we hire with, maybe, a minor in business or computer systems, or who speak Spanish can be extremely attractive," says Nancy Monti, a human resources specialist with the Extendicare's Milwaukee office
Choosing to minor in a related, but separate, field can complement the main course of study. For example, a major in social work can be further balance with a minor in the history of ideas. A minor in mathematics or economics complements virtually any major in science and a minor that concerns writing can augment the communications aspects of many positions.
A minor is concrete proof of a specific level of achievement beyond any stated interest. It can speak to initiative for a prospective employer, indicating a persistence in completing multiple project simultaneously. It can lead potential employers to see an individual as more hard working with a combination of eclectic interests.
College students are not required to complete a minor, but it often is just a few credits more to fulfill its qualifications. The minor might be pursued to explore secondary areas of interest, provide expression in a creative endeavor or learn more about personal history or heritage. With a minor in a computer science or a foreign language, a specialized expertise can be developed. A minor most often requires approximately half the number of courses as a major in the same field.