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How to make Sam a success?

How to make Sam a success?. Do’s and don’ts to help your child land his/her dream job Jessica Budris GE Corporate Process Manger & Program Specialist for EEDP and OMLP. http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/momsquawk/helivan.jpg. Topics to cover. Data Inside the classroom

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How to make Sam a success?

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  1. How to make Sam a success? Do’s and don’ts to help your child land his/her dream job Jessica Budris GE Corporate Process Manger & Program Specialist for EEDP and OMLP http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j186/momsquawk/helivan.jpg

  2. Topics to cover • Data • Inside the classroom • Outside the classroom • Internships/co-op’s • Job search • Landing the position

  3. Data: Type of Parent Involvement CERI: Research Brief 2-2007

  4. Do Show an interest in (look) your child’s grades Communicate the importance of getting >3.0 and why Help attain tutoring in areas of need Inside the classroom

  5. Do Show an interest in (look) your child’s grades Communicate the importance of getting >3.0 and why Help attain tutoring in areas of need Don’t Write reports/do homework/work on projects for your child Inside the classroom

  6. Do Communicate the importance of being an active member of an organization Outside the classroom

  7. Do Communicate the importance of being an active member of an organization Don’t Over commit - academics come first Outside the classroom

  8. 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 Internships/co-op’s/undergrad research

  9. 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 Don’t Get frustrated if your son/daughter does not get THE internship/co-op Internships/co-op’s/undergrad research

  10. 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 Job search

  11. 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 Don’t Do it for them! Send in resumes on behalf of your child Job search

  12. 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 Landing the position

  13. 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 Don’t Go to the interview Call the company Negotiate salary Landing the position

  14. Conclusion • Be a coach not a candidate

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