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? INTERESTSSKILLSVALUES PERSONALITY

4. Resources Compass MBTI StrengthsQuest 1:1 Counseling GENL 121

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? Major Pages Majors OOH, Resource Library, Professional Associations Careers

14. Salary Offers by Major

15. 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

16. INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS Not asking for a job – Just advice… People love to help when… I need to know… Focus on gathering insight, information, advice No job to offer = “no” to request; Asking for expertise = “yes” You make it easy for them to say yes ID them as the expert They can talk about themselves Will I like this? What does it take to be successful? How should I prepare? Best way to connect/job search?

17. CAREER MENTOR DATABASE

18.  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 HOW YOU CAN HELP

19. WHAT IS THEIR BRAND? Resumes Online Samples, 1:1 Reviews Interviewing Employer Mock Interviews Networking Business Etiquette & Networking Dinner Social Media Consultation Professional Attire Savina’s Closet Hire Attire Fashion Show + Contest

20. Attributes Employers Seek on a Candidate’s Resume

24. 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

25. WILL THEY FIND A JOB/INTERNSHIP? Hire@TU Career & Internship Fairs On-Campus Interviews Networking Events

26. 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

29. 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

31. www.towson.edu/careercenter/employers

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