Career Planning

Finding a desirable job after college is more challenging than ever. Take heart. There are three invaluable traits that your college student can hone to help secure a solid job after graduation.

For December graduates, now is the time to look for a job. Parents can help by making sure their students’ resumes are polished and ready for potential employers. Besides proofreading and spell checking – which are a must! – consider these tips to a building a strong resume.

There are several benefits to working while in college. While it might not be a good idea for a freshman, who’s already overwhelmed with the changes in her life, upperclassmen have much to gain from working a part-time job.

Parents have dreams for their children: healthy childhoods, college educations, strong careers, loving families, etc. But for many parents of college students, their dreams may take a hiatus while the reality of the economy, job market, and a shift in this generation’s priorities take hold.

In the past, a cover letter, resume and references were all we needed to land an interview. Prospective employees today have a much larger canvas to paint their picture and tell their story.

For many college students, choosing between making money and gaining valuable experience has become all too common. Supportive parents may find themselves conflicted about what advice to give their students. There are several ways to guide your student’s decision when facing an unpaid internship.

As college graduation approaches, parents could be in for a shock. The four years – or more – that your student worked to earn a fill-in-the-blank degree to secure a job in the same industry could likely result in a job entirely outside of what you – and even your student – expects.

For many college students, landing an internship or job on Capitol Hill would mean gaining life and work experience in one of the world’s leading cities for legislation, lobbying, foreign embassies, judicature, museums and banking, just to name a few. Consequently, competition is fierce.