Whether your son or daughter chooses to play sports, join a club, or participate in intramurals activity, this level of activity can show future employers leadership potential, time management skills and the willingness to go the extra mile traits all employers covet. Volunteering, particularly in something that relates to a chosen career path, again demonstrates to future employers a student s abilities and skills in the real world. The experience gained from being overseas is critical in today s global economy. Make sure your student knows the paramount importance of internships. Faculty as well as the Career Center will assist students in making an internship a reality.
Students can get one of twelve hundred jobs available on-campus that build skills.
Things like a nice pen, a new tie, dress shoes, a suit or a leather notebook can really help a student's confidence during the process. If graduate school is in the near future, tell your student that grades count . To get into a good graduate program a minimum GPA of 3.0 is needed and freshmen grades count too. Help your student acquire technological skills. Computer competencies are a must no matter what career path is followed.