CAREER DEVELOPMENT SUGGESTIONS FOR PARENTS AND
TEENS (also see Self-Assessment
Links)
There's more to
preparing for a career than just deciding what you want to do for a
living. For example, it's also important to develop good
communication skills, the ability to "think on your feet,"
and a strong work ethic. Here are some topics that you may find helpful.
FINDING
THE "RIGHT CAREER"
You can help your
teen plan for a career even before they decide on one.
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LOOKING
FOR CAREER CLUES
Most teens say
they "don't have a clue" when asked what they plan to do
when they grow up. These tools can help.
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CAREER
OR JOB?
Lots of people are
confused by the difference between a career and a job. Here are some
ideas that will make you think.
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EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED?
Can't get the job
because you don't have experience? Here are some ideas.
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YOU'RE
ALWAYS INTERVIEWING
You never know
when you may meet someone who knows about a great job, or maybe even
who could hire you. Be ready.
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THE
"TEN SECOND RESUME"
Most resumes get
"tossed" after only about ten to thirty seconds of review.
Don't let that happen to yours.
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THE
"FIVE MINUTE INTERVIEW"
Don't end your
interview before they find out how great an employee you would make
for them. Some do's and dont's of interviewing.
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WHY
ARE MANHOLE COVERS ROUND?
Show them you can
"think on your feet" and express yourself during your interview.
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ADDITIONAL TOPICS FOR PARENTS AND TEENS
LEARN
TO REALLY LISTEN TO EACH OTHER
Listening is more
than just being quiet while the other person is talking.
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GROWING
UP WITH YOUR TEEN
Parents often
don't realize that being a parent is a growing process. "Growing
up" can be tough on parents.
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DISAGREE
WITHOUT BEING DISAGREEABLE
You can use
disagreements to build relationships instead of building walls.
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LEARN
TO "FAIL SUCCESSFULLY"
Everyone has heard
stories of famous people who never would have gotten where they are
without going through a series of failures. You can help your teen to
use failure as a tool to learn from and gain valuable knowledge and experience.
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