Interests, skills, and values will emerge from college courses, activities and work experiences. The Portfolio Project provides a structured framework within which your student can articulate the transferable competencies he or she has gained while attending Dartmouth. Encourage your student to use the Alumni Career Advisory Network database and listings located in Career Services. While many students use internships and summer jobs to lay the groundwork for full-time employment or further education, it is just as important for students to experience work settings that may steer them away from certain fields. Emotional support and patience will help your student further develop his or her self-confidence.
Mistakes are usually powerful learning experiences.
If you are an employer, consider hiring Dartmouth students for internships or for full-time employment.