As a parent, you play an important role in the career development of your student. Students often look to their parents for career advice and direction. Here are some tips for parents regarding career development.
Reality is that there is no such thing as a major that guarantees a job.
Offer to help research different areas. Be encouraging if they are getting frustrated. You probably won't know all the answers your student may have, but we can help. We have a staff of six Career Consultants that work with students in every major at UConn. We can also help students make decisions about majors.