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PARENTS AS PARTNERS

PARENTS AS PARTNERS. Supporting Your Student’s Career Success Towson University Career Center. WHAT ARE YOUR CONCERNS?. Undecided major “Impractical” major Competitive major Motivation/Focus Competitive job market Social Media/Branding Work ethic Finding a part-time job

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PARENTS AS PARTNERS

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  1. PARENTS AS PARTNERS Supporting Your Student’s Career Success Towson University Career Center

  2. WHAT ARE YOUR CONCERNS? Undecided major “Impractical” major Competitive major Motivation/Focus Competitive job market Social Media/Branding Work ethic Finding a part-time job Finding an internship Finding a full-time job Getting into grad/professional school

  3. WHO ARE THEY?

  4. Resources

  5. COMPASS Login

  6. Me/Not Me

  7. Personality Blend

  8. Career Matches

  9. Career Description

  10. HOW YOU CAN HELP It’s all about your student Share your impressions of your student’s strengths Think about your own career and the implications of how it fits (or doesn’t) with your interests, skills and values Encourage them to take advantage of campus resources

  11. WHERE ARE THEY HEADED?

  12. Salary Offers by Major

  13. HOW YOU CAN HELP Talk about your own career path and decision-making process DON’T pressure or live through your student, let them find their own path – but with your insight and support Expose them to the world of work Encourage them to take advantage of campus resources

  14. INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS

  15. CAREER MENTOR DATABASE

  16. HOW YOU CAN HELP Help them understand the value of networking in your life/career Make introductions for informational interviews Volunteer to be a resource for their friends Volunteer to be a mentor Encourage them to take advantage of campus resources

  17. WHAT IS THEIR BRAND?

  18. Attributes Employers Seek on a Candidate’s Resume

  19. Attributes Employers Seek on a Candidate’s Resume

  20. HOW YOU CAN HELP Offer to review/practice Share your experiences with interviewing, resumes, etc. Help your son/daughter find their first, professional suit Communicate what employers want (skills/experience) to help your student make decisions about how they spend their time Encourage them to take advantage of campus resources

  21. WILL THEY FIND A JOB/INTERNSHIP?

  22. HOW YOU CAN HELP Be their cheerleader Share how you found your jobs (networking anyone?) Don’t play the job seeker’s role Encourage them to take advantage of campus resources

  23. HOW YOU CAN HELP Get them excited for the transition – will be different – but good! Share challenges you faced in college/early career – and strategies that were helpful for you Understand real world expenses and budgeting – share your strategies

  24. www.towson.edu/careercenter/employers

  25. CAREER CENTER Facebook: CareerCenterTU Twitter: TUCareer 7800 York Rd., Ste. 206 (Above Bill Bateman’s) M-F 8am-5pm Express Hours M-Th 1-3pm 410.704.2233 careercenter@towson.edu www.towson.edu/careercenter www.towson.edu/careercenter/families.asp Thriving Tiger Blog: http://thrivingtiger.wordpress.com/

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