Parents can certainly help college grads obtain internships

It is a fact of life that college career centers seldom play a major role in helping graduate get a job. Students must find motivation within themselves, however it never hurts to have parents who take an active role. The role of mothers and fathers cannot be overstated here, argues Fox Business. With active involvement, the road toward student internships could be easier to travel. Post resource – Parents can help college grads secure internships by MoneyBlogNewz.

Internships for college graduates, A welcome ROI

Mothers and fathers want their sons and daughters to do something with their college education, if for no other reason than to produce a return on their tuition investment. Yet most colleges do not take an active role in connecting graduates with jobs, and most college students who have lived in the collegiate social incubator for four years or more are not in the career mindset upon graduation. This makes it even harder for parents. It is a lot of work.

It might help a student out to try out a job for a while in a student internship. It also could get a student closer to a job. Parents can certainly help graduates get internship opportunities.

Facebook can never replace face time

While LinkedIn, Facebook and other forms of online social networking are valuable, nothing can replace face-to-face time with a potential employer. Parents can aid children (long before they’re graduating from college) by teaching them how to network in person. It can really help to get personal with someone getting you into a career. The "go-getters" are the ones hiring managers and industry organizations want to see. According to Woody Allen, "Eighty percent of success is just showing up." This is very true.

Don’t discard online social media in the process, suggests Fox Business. Social recruiting apps on Facebook like Branch Out and Career Amp are tools any social media-savvy student can use. Consider going to Internships.com for help. You may also want to online network with LinkedIn.

Try favors

There are many people in significant positions with social networking. Ask for favors sometimes. As a parent, it is okay to call and see if anyone wants an intern. Go ahead and call everybody you know.

The ‘Big Five’ to remember

I Am Next; is a student job blog that suggests the following for being a good intern:

1. Sell you to win over your supervisor.
2. Pay your dues. Work hard.
3. Understand what you’re following.
4. Supervisor lessons can really help.
5. A letter of recommendation is needed. Make sure you get one before leaving.

Citations

Fox Business

foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/04/04/parents-help-college-students-land-internship/

I Am Next

powertochange.com/students/careers/internship/

Student internships are a learning opportunity

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