Parents Guide To College & Career
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WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT COLLEGE AND
CAREERSBy Sheila J. Curran, President, Curran Career Consulting &
Program Director, Catapult Advising
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So what do you do with a degree in Philosophy?...or any other subject!
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Assumptions are no longer valid
Good GPA
Good College
Good Career
+
=?
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TODAY’S AGENDA• Myths and realities about how students get from college to career
• What students need to do while in college to best prepare for their lives after graduation
• Where to go for advice and help
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What is the return on investment from a college education?
• College is expensive
• Graduate premium is decreasing
• College still necessary for really good jobs
• ROI dependent on student career interests and capabilities
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Does it matter what college or university you go to?
• Name brand?
• Public vs. private?
• Liberal arts vs. pre-professional?
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Does it matter what you study and how well you do?
• Major may not equal career
• The higher the GPA, the less important other factors
• Extra-curricular activities help develop interests and skill sets
• Study abroad, done right, can be a career advantage
• Internships are increasingly critical
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Are there good reasons to postpone college?
• Step off the educational conveyer belt; build different experiences
• Components of good gap year: away from home; outside comfort zone
• Value of good gap year: better prepared for college; more mature
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Isn’t a college degree just a preparation for graduate school?
• Graduate school is expensive
• Graduate school may not be necessary
• Most students now take at least 1-2 years off before graduate school
• Unemployment rates for grad school grads are lower than for those with just a BA/BS
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What’s the career prognosis for the liberal arts Graduate?
• A liberal arts education provides broad knowledge and skills that are valued by employers
• Skills may not be valued in entry level jobs
• Students need to be able to articulate “transferable skills” to potential employers
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How do you make sure your child is not jobless and living in your basement
after graduation?
• Start early to figure out what you want
• Develop a compelling story that integrates your work in and out of the classroom
• Develop skills and attributes that employers desire
• Understand career strategy and how to position yourself for success
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Does the current economic climate change everything?
Unemployment stats for bachelors‘ grads under 25 (BLS Data)
January, 2009
Unemployment rate increased almost 18% in the past year
2 year increase (2008-2010) = over 100%
7.8%
January, 2010
9.2%
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Four years to success
• Explore options
• Build experience
• Search intelligently
• Execute successfully}No lock-step process
to finding career success
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Explore optionsLearn and Focus
Assessments:What am I good at?
What are my values?
Interest profiles:What do I enjoy doing?
Career exploration:What career options are available to
someone with my skills, interests, and values?
Career path:What do I have to do now to get where
I want to go?
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Build experiencebe capable and compelling
Academics:How do I shape my course of study to
support my career aspirations?
Off campus study:Which programs will help me in my
career?
Internships:How can I use internships to learn more about career possibilities?
Extracurriculars:Are there opportunities for me to build
job-related skills?
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Search intelligentlytap the hidden job market
Market Research:Which industries and employers should
I target?
Informational interviews:What is the nature of this career
choice?
Plan of attack:What is my action plan for landing my
dream job?
Networking:Am I effectively using personal and
alumni connections?
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Execute successfullylaunch your career
Professional Etiquette:Do I understand the accepted rules
and norms in my field?
Resume and cover letter:Is my experience presented in the best
light?
Interviewing:How can I ace the interview?
Closing the deal:How do I negotiate the terms of my
new position?
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The Catapult Methodology
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HELP!!!
• Academic Advising
• Career Advising
• External Resources e.g., Catapult Advising
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Questions
• Sheila CurranCareer strategy [email protected]
Program director, Catapult [email protected]