Aligned Ambition with Pooja V.
Aligned Ambition with Pooja V.
Pooja Venkatraman
481. How to declare a major in your career (especially if you’re a generalist)
30 minutes Posted Mar 16, 2026 at 7:05 pm.
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Many high achievers hit a point in their career where they feel the need to “declare a major.” 

They’ve done a variety of things so far. They feel like a general problem-solver.

But they also feel like, as they progress in their career, “I’ve done a lot of things, and I can do anything!” is not the most compelling pitch.

It feels like people prefer to hear, “I can do this SPECIFIC thing. That’s my specialty.”

So how do you “declare a major” in your career – without picking the wrong one, or closing doors too early?

That’s what this week’s podcast episode is all about.

Want to go in depth with me to figure out exactly what major YOU should declare? 

Book a Free Career Audit and let’s deep dive into your strengths, dreams, and past experiences – and build the game plan for choosing the right major for you and building your career around it: https://poojavcoaching.com/contact 

And email me anytime with thoughts, feedback, and topics you’d like to see covered on the podcast! ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠