How to Be Involved
Questions to ask your student:
What have you liked in your classes?
What kind of activities or experiences are you involved in? What have you learned from your participation?
What does a good job mean to you?
- Fulfilling work?
- Large paycheck?
- Enjoyable work environment?
- Giving back to the community?
- Changing the world?
- How would you prioritize if your answers were in conflict?
Have you used ALL of the resources on campus to help you prepare for life after graduation?
- Career counseling?
- Academic advising?
- Faculty?
- Your first-year experience course?
- Other resources?
Have you thought about how to get career-related experience before you graduate?
What help do you need from me as you navigate your job search?
- Moral support?
- Interview practice?
- Access to my network?
What does your resume look like?
… (and finally, not a question)…I’ll love you and support you no matter what career you choose!
What not to do:
Many students change their major at least once throughout college. Do not pressure your student to immediately make, and then stick to a decision.
Don’t immediately write off majors your student is considering which you think may not be marketable. Many of our employer partners seek candidates with a broad, liberal education.
While it’s good to help provide networking contacts, do not do the job / internship search for your student. They need to learn and implement this valuable life skill on their own.