1. Parental Guidance Required
Intros – Mike and Tim
Colgate Career Initiatives

2. “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

3. 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

4. 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?

5. 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

6. 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

7. “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?

8. 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
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9. The Internship Imperative
Rigorous Academic Program + Immersive Practical Experience ___________________________ = Winning Advantage
Mike

10. The Good News First Destinations – 97%
Career Services – Fee Free For Life
Hot Jobs
Professional Networks
Common Good, Consulting, Digital Business and Technology, Entrepreneurs, Finance and Banking, Health and Wellness, Lawyers Association, Marketing, Media & Communications, Real Estate Council, and STEM

11. “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?

12. 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

13. 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
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14. 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?