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Seeking Employment: 3rd and 4th Year, and Beyond.

Eventually students must seek work. There may be long-term, negative consequences when the candidate is mismatched to the opportunity.  Support your student in a deliberate and patient job search, based on solid information and careful preparation.

What are the Steps in a Deliberate Job Search?

Select an item to learn more.

bulletSelect a Destination  bulletPreparing a Marketing Packet  bulletFinding Jobs  bulletApplying  bulletImpressing in the Interview  bulletNegotiating Compensation  bulletSucceeding in the First Year 

What part can you play in this process?

Career Services suggests that parents reward students for successes in the Seeking Employment phase. Offering rewards is an appropriate way for parents and other caring relatives to move a student forward in the career development process.

bulletRewards Parents Can Offer for a Job Well Done  

Is your recent graduate changing careers or looking for a new job?

Support them in appropriate and helpful ways.

bulletReview the Career Exploration phase of the Career Development Process.

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