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Graduate School What can I do with this major?
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Parents' Page Wow! How time flies. Your student is transitioning to being self-sufficient. You are keenly aware of how your relationship with your son or daughter is changing everyday. Your nudges are now merely offerings of assistance. Ask your "almost graduate" if he / she would like you to distribute their resume to the Human Resource Director in your company, contacts, or friends who might be in a position to help. Today's job search opportunities find a competitive market, and this is just one means of marketing. Encourage your student to make this step on their own; you are the backup promoter. All other things being equal (experience, grade points, activities) it comes down to whom you know. Perhaps this person of influence could also review your graduate's resume and give him / her some pointers. If your student graciously accepts the critique, it might be an opening to a potential job. Keep track of job openings in your area and in your company. Send an email of the announcement to your son or daughter. Ask what he / she thinks about the opportunity. Let your son or daughter know that you have visited the Career Center's website at http://www.sau.edu/cdc. Advise them of the Career Fairs and Alumni Direct Assistance Program. Seniors within six months of graduation can register for this program online. When job announcements come into the Career Center's website, they are forwarded directly to those registered. Lastly, suggest that your son or daughter attend the Life After College seminar presented by a representative of College Consulting Services, a division of Iowa Student Loan. This seminar is designed to help educate students on topics related to personal finance management and make sound financial decisions. |
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