Many parents think of the majors our students pursue and assume they transfer directly into careers. But that isn’t the way it always works. Further, moving from a majors to careers isn’t always a straight shot: it takes deliberate efforts, especially in today’s economy. The Basics I’ve worked with both high school and college students […]
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For years, I’ve encouraged students to visit the career center of their college or university as soon as they arrive on campus. There are several reasons why, but for other college graduates “of a certain age,” I’d add that this “is not your father’s career center.” Career Center Defined College career centers provides an array
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Congrats! Your student is heading to college as a pre-med student. Hooray! But what does it really mean to be pre-med, or pre-anything? Not a Major For the most part, a student who is pre-med or pre-law isn’t talking about their academic major. Few believe they are actually entering a pre-med major. Then, why call
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One of the goals of college attendance is to help your student find a good job after graduation. In fact, prospective students and their families often ask about placement rates during their campus visits. Given the economic pressures in the workplace, connecting your student to the world of work is incredibly important. College and Career
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