# Graduation Unemployment Rates Choosing the Right Major Will Be Your Ticket to Landing a Job By Erin Fox | Published 2012-11-28 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toronto-graphic-design-internship2 References: [visual.ly](http://visual.ly/10-degrees-hiring-managers-dont-want-see) & [bestdegreeprograms.org](http://www.bestdegreeprograms.org/worst-majors/) Choosing the right major in university or college can be a daunting task, but this infographic is here to help you plan properly so you can eventually land your dream job, whether it be working as a [junior graphic designer](http://www.trendhunter.com/internships) or in a [social media job](http://www.trendhunter.com/internships). As unemployment rates sky rocket, hiring managers are becoming more picky with the type of degree one has received after school more than ever. Shockingly, architecture undergraduates find it the most difficult to get a job after university with a 13.9% unemployment rate six months after graduating. Surprisingly, students who major in education have the lowest unemployment rate with only 5.4% unable to find jobs right after graduation. From business to the arts, one should ultimately choose the degree which is best suited for them, but know what the future might have in store for them with that degree. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Job Trends](https://www.trendhunter.com/jobtrends) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Major Selection:** Opportunity to develop innovative tools and platforms to help students choose the right major and align it with future job prospects. - **Unemployment Rates:** Potential for disruptive solutions that address high unemployment rates by providing job training and skill development programs. - **Degree Relevance:** Opportunity to create platforms and services that bridge the gap between academic degrees and the evolving needs of the job market. ### Where This Applies - **Education Technology:** Disruptive potential lies in developing technology-driven platforms that offer personalized guidance in choosing the right major based on job market trends. - **Workforce Development:** Creating innovative programs and initiatives that help individuals gain relevant skills and increase their employability in a competitive job market. - **Career Counseling:** Opportunity for disruptive solutions that provide tailored career advice and resources to help individuals make informed decisions about their education and future job prospects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Career Decision Dashboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perspectives.md) - [Educational Graphic Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-for-campus.md) - [Entry-Level Job Aggregators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junior-ok.md) - [Google-Backed UX Research Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scad.md) - [Hidden Job Opportunities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growth-job.md) - [Esports Management Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-sunderland.md) - [Student-Specific Real-World Freelance Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podium-education.md) - [Creative Career Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designwhiz-v2.md) - [Job Search Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/job-search-navigator.md)