How to make Sam a success

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How to make Sam a success?

• Dos and donts to help your child land his/her
  dream job
• Jessica Budris
• GE Corporate
• Process Manger
• Program Specialist for EEDP and OMLP

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Topics to cover

• Data
• Inside the classroom
• Outside the classroom
• Internships/co-ops
• Job search
• Landing the position

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Data Type of Parent Involvement
CERI Research Brief 2-2007
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Inside the classroom

• Do
• Show an interest in (look) your childs grades
• Communicate the importance of getting 3.0 and
  why
• Help attain tutoring in areas of need

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Inside the classroom

• Do
• Show an interest in (look) your childs grades
• Communicate the importance of getting 3.0 and
  why
• Help attain tutoring in areas of need

• Dont
• Write reports/do homework/work on projects for
  your child

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Outside the classroom

• Do
• Communicate the importance of being an active
  member of an organization

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Outside the classroom

• Do
• Communicate the importance of being an active
  member of an organization

• Dont
• Over commit - academics come first

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Internships/co-ops/undergrad research

• Do
• Discuss the long-term ROI of relevant work
  experience
• Encourage them to act sooner rather than later
• Keep an open mind when assessing opportunities

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Internships/co-ops/undergrad research

• Do
• Discuss the long-term ROI of relevant work
  experience
• Encourage them to act sooner rather than later
• Keep an open mind when assessing opportunities

• Dont
• Get frustrated if your son/daughter does not get
  THE internship/co-op

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Job search

• Do
• Encourage your student to engage with the career
  center early
• Make sure they have appropriate attire for career
  fairs
• Encourage your student to start researching
  companies and stay attuned to current affairs
• Act as a sounding board and resource for your
  child

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Job search

• Do
• Encourage your student to engage with the career
  center early
• Make sure they have appropriate attire for career
  fairs
• Encourage your student to start researching
  companies and stay attuned to current affairs
• Act as a sounding board and resource for your
  child

• Dont
• Do it for them!
• Send in resumes on behalf of your child

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Landing the position

• Do
• Be supportive
• Encourage your student to look at the BIG picture
  rather than the starting salary
• Make sure your student is armed with the right
  questions to ask

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Landing the position

• Do
• Be supportive
• Encourage your student to look at the BIG picture
  rather than the starting salary
• Make sure your student is armed with the right
  questions to ask

• Dont
• Go to the interview
• Call the company
• Negotiate salary

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Conclusion

• Be a coach not a candidate