Family Involvement in Academic and Career Planning
Academic & Career Planning facilitates the career development of Meredith College students and alumnae through educational programs, counseling, resources, employment assistance and networking opportunities.
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- How Families Can Help Their Student
- How Families Can Help Academic & Career Planning
- Additional Resources
- Contact Us
How Families Can Help Their Student
Career development is an ongoing process in which people make and implement vocational decisions over the lifetime. Family members can play an important role in students’ academic and career success.
Appropriate family support includes:
- Provide non-judgmental listening and honest feedback.
- Initiate conversations on career plans.
- Help your student clarify ideas, priorities and concerns.
- Try to see the situation from your student's perspective.
- Help to develop independent decision making skills and increase motivation.
- Refer your student to colleagues, friends, neighbors, family and community members with experience related to her/his interests.
- Encourage your student to avoid procrastination and begin the career planning process early, during the first year.
- Encourage your student to take advantage of all resources available, particularly if she is experiencing academic difficulty.
- Additional Resources
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How Families Can Help Academic & Career Planning
- Register on CareerLink as an employer when full time job opportunities are available with your company.
- Explore the employer services that are available to you. Visit the Employers section of our web site for details.
- Encourage your company to participate in career fairs and on-campus interviewing. Visit our Events page for upcoming opportunities.
- List an internship or cooperative education opportunity with Academic & Career Planning.
- Volunteer to participate on career panels and mock interviews.
Additional Resources for Families
- Admissions
- Dean of Students
- Financial Assistance
- Graduate Follow-Up Survey
- Institutional Advancement
- NACE Job Outlook
- Parent Relations
Contact Us
Academic & Career Planning welcomes questions from families. Contact us at (919) 760-8341.
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