Exploring Careers: 1st and 2nd Year of College
An investment, not an inconvenience
Students, and often parents, invest a significant amount of money in the student's college education. The student invests time in pursuit of a degree. Students sometimes feel pressure to choose a major quickly and finish as soon as possible. Yet fast, uninformed choices often lead to job search difficulties or premature career changes, costing the student more time and money. Encourage your student to explore potential careers before pursuing one.
Investing time in career exploration, the student learns what jobs and career paths will provide personal satisfaction. Having acquired a solid sense of direction, the student moves confidently forward in choosing a major, securing a co-op or internship, and managing a job search.
How can students effectively explore careers?
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Follow the Step by Step Process Use Tools Designed for the Task Evaluate Academic Majors Generate Realistic Options
What part can you play in this process?
Career Services suggests that parents reward students throughout the Career Exploration phase. Offering rewards is an appropriate way for parents and other caring relatives to move a student forward in the career development process.
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