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Parents' Page
Students in their junior- year
Fall is the time to gently nudge
your student into visiting our Center if he or she is not already a
frequent visitor. Internships and cooperative education experiences may
still be arranged; it is definitely not too late.
Ask to see your student's resume. You may be
delighted to find skills listed that demonstrate your student's ability.
You might think of giving an
item of professional clothing for birthday and other gifts. This will be needed for
interviewing this year and in the future.
Help your student develop a list of potential employers
in your area. Your local media and everyday contacts may be
offering an internship of which your student may not know.
Ask your student if they are going to a Job Fair.
This might be something that you found helpful in your job search. Go to
the Career Center's website if you want to know when and where they are
occurring. Visit the calendar of events.
Look at some of the fun things that are offered; Etiquette Dinner, Life
After College Seminar, Career Fair etc.
Talk about the importance of being a confident
interviewee. Perhaps you might want to suggest a mock interview.
Students practice interviewing with Human Resource professionals from various companies throughout the Quad City area. Again, visit
the Career Center's website to find out when they are offered. Talk about
some of the regrettable and more pleasant interviews that you experienced.
Your student needs to know that you experienced pre-interview jitters.
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