Parental Guidance Required Intros – Mike and Tim Colgate Career Initiatives
“Humans are the only animals who do not know what they are supposed to do. Fish and birds know their career path.” Denise Bissonette Mike
Finding Your Purpose You Love it The World Needs it You Are Paid For It You Are Great At It Purpose! Passion Mission Profession Vocation
World of Work Mike – parents, how many of you knew exactly what you wanted to do for a career when you were your child’s age? How many of you are doing that now?
What Do Employers Look For? Profile: smart, effective problem-solvers who can manage themselves and lead others Evidence: academic achievement and examples of success Mike
What do Employers Want? Competencies Basic Knowledge/Skills Speaking Skills Reading Comprehension Writing in English Mathematics Science Government/Economics Humanities/Arts Foreign Languages History/Geography Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Persuasive Oral and written Communications Teamwork/Collaboration Appreciation of Diversity Proven Leadership Creativity/Innovation Lifelong Learning/Self Direction Professionalism/Work Ethic Ethics/Social Responsibility Leverage Technology Mike Competencies Basic Knowledge/Skills
“I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific” Lily Tomlin Mike – parents, how many of you knew exactly what you wanted to do for a career when you were your child’s age? How many of you are doing that now?
Colgate Career Initiatives Center for Career Services Day In The Life SophoMORE Connections Internship Fund naviGATE Thought Into Action - Student Incubator Fox Management and Leadership Program HBX CORe Colgate Business Accelerator – NYC 1/17 Investment Studies Program Learn To Earn $tart $mart
The Internship Imperative Rigorous Academic Program + Immersive Practical Experience ___________________________ = Winning Advantage Mike
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“When I told my father I was going to be an actor, he said, ‘Fine, but study welding just in case.” Robin Williams Mike – parents, how many of you knew exactly what you wanted to do for a career when you were your child’s age? How many of you are doing that now?
Having a Positive Influence First things first - congratulations This generation listens to their parents – talk to them Separate your dreams from theirs Encourage exploration and networking Teach them to manage their time Urge them to use the CCS Early and Often
Great Resources Hand Me Down Dreams – Mary Jacobsen Career Intelligence – Barbara Moses The Parent’s Crash Course in Career Planning – Marcia Harris and Sharon Jones Center for Career Services’ Website Specific Resources for Parents Sign-up to receive our weekly eNewsletter
To Be Happy In Life, Love Your Work Chinese Proverb Mike – parents, how many of you knew exactly what you wanted to do for a career when you were your child’s age? How many of you are doing that now?