Parents as Career Coaches
Your role is important in your student’s career decision making process. These tips will help you to be a productive career coach for your student, enabling them to make smart decisions about their major and career.
Start by downloading our guide to Parents as Career Coaches (PDF).
Next, complete our Career Plan Scorecard (PDF) with your student.
Career Coaching Year by Year
First Year
Learn about who they are and what they like.
Sophomore
Explore potential careers in their major.
Junior
Commit to a more specific concentration in their major, and begin gaining experience.