The end of the academic year is coming up fast. Before you know it, your college student will pack up and head home for much needed R&R. As a parent, I know a break from the stress of school is important. As a campus recruiter, however, one thing that always made an impression on me was the
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Looking for ways to help your student get ready for interviews and take advantage of career prep opportunities on campus? Your student may appreciate: SUPPLIES At least one complete interview outfit A professional notebook or leather portfolio with pens, paper and several copies of their references Printed business cards (to hand out at networking events)
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Some years back, while interviewing upcoming college grads for a consulting position, I met Rico.* On paper, Rico had many of the skills and experiences I was searching for: the right degree, a good GPA, knowledge of specific software and real-world work experience. I was excited to speak with him. With my first question, however,
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You’ve spent hours poring over business school websites with your student, analyzing the pros and cons of each. You have a pretty good idea of which programs you think they should shoot for; you know your child and you’ve done your research, starting of course with the top schools. To your surprise, they’ve set their
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You’ve listened. You’ve reviewed the pros and cons. You’ve offered your point of view and confirmed your support. Now your student makes the big announcement: they’re going to grad school! Woo-hoo! Decision made! But…the sense of relief you expected to feel isn’t quite there. Questions pop into your mind: Is their current 3.6 GPA good
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When your student first announced an intention to go to graduate school, you were excited for them. You pictured them working on Wall Street, or becoming CEO of a company (down the road, of course). The path seemed clear and the future looked bright. But now they say they plan to start their own company, going
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You say “love you” to your college student and hang up the phone, your eyes popping a bit. Did they really just announce that they’re considering graduate school? Questions ricochet in your mind. What about the lost wages if they go back to school? Does this guarantee a better paying job? Would it be easier financially
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Como la primera persona en la familia en ir a la universidad, cometí muchos errores. El primero fue el pensar que una educación universitaria automáticamente conllevaría a una carrera profesional. Creí que mi diploma me abriría las puertas que estaban previamente cerradas para mi. No reconocí los muchos otros pasos que debía completar para hacer
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As the first person in my family to attend college, I made a lot of mistakes. One was thinking a college education would automatically lead to a career. I took classes that sounded interesting, longing for the day I would finally be “done” and able to trade my minimum wage jobs for a “career.” I believed
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Move-in day is approaching, and you and your new college student are getting ready. You’ve made a list of “must-have” items. Extra-long twin sheets? Check. Laptop? Check. Storage organizers? Check. Resumé? Check. Wait — what ? That’s right. Although rarely found on anyone’s Top Ten, a resumé should be considered an essential item on your student’s packing
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