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Parents can be very helpful during each
stage of their student's career decision-making process. An
essential four-year plan, consisting of steps for optimal
career development, is located on the college website under
current student - academics
link. In addition, please review the following information
designed to assist your student through the stages of career
development.
Stage 1: Assessing one's interests,
skills, motivations, and personality.
Parents can encourage their son
or daughter to visit the OSU
Career Connection. Their goal is to help Ohio State
students find satisfying careers by connecting their interests,
values and skills with the world of work. Parents can also
provide feedback gained from their observations regarding
their child's interests, skills, and personality.
Stage 2: Identifying and exploring
career options as they relate to self-assessment.
Parents can encourage their student
to read about and talk with people employed in careers of
interest. In addition, they can support their student obtaining
internships, volunteer, or part-time work experiences. Helping
their son/daughter connect with people/experiences which will
allow him/her to explore a career field is extremely beneficial.
Stage 3: The job/graduate school
search.
During this stage, parents can
act as motivators preparing their son/daughter to take action
and continue moving forward. It is important that they encourage
their son/daughter to begin the job search process EARLY in
their senior year, by getting involved with the Career Services
Center office. If the student is interested in going to graduate
school, he/she should discuss graduate school plans with their
academic advisor, and prepare a back-up plan for finding employment.
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