The document discusses career preparedness for students and parents, emphasizing the importance of support and involvement from parents during students' educational journeys. It outlines strategies such as being enthusiastic, intentional, practical, and loving in helping students succeed. Additionally, it introduces career assessments and Holland's RIASEC framework to help identify and align students' interests with potential career paths.

1. Career Preparedness for
Students & Parents
Myles Lofland MS, CC
Career Counselor

2. Lofland, M. (2017)

3. Career Counseling
What I Do NOT Do… What I Do…
o Resume's
o LinkedIn
o First Impressions & Interviewing
o Counseling for theWorkplace
o Career Assessments for Exploration
o Job Search Strategy
Lofland, M. (2017)

4. WHY AREWETALKING ABOUTTHISTODAY?
68% graduate with debt
at an average of $30,000
Up 4% in a year
-The Institute for CollegeAccess & Success
1960 2014
18-34 year olds living at home
20%
32.1%
-Pew Research Center
Lofland, M. (2017)

5. WHY AREWETALKING ABOUTTHISTODAY?
80%
Change
their Major
-National Center for
Educational Statistics
"Changing your major is
healthy. We encourage it!"
- Every College
Trust Me
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6. “
”
College is supposed to be the time
of our lives, an unstoppable era
where our interests are infinite and
our dreams have no limit.
Julia Schemmer, 2016
'ChangingYour Major Is Okay-Here's Why' -Huffington Post
Lofland, M. (2017)

7. WHY AREWETALKING ABOUTTHISTODAY?
"The Marks of Maturity"
1. They can keep long-term commitments.
7. They seek wisdom BEFORE acting.
-Tim Elmore 'PsychologyToday' 2012
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8. Lofland, M. (2017)

9. How Do I Make My Student Succeed?
YouWILL fill out your college
applications and you will love it!!!
Lofland, M. (2017)

10. How Can I Help My Student Succeed?
Khaw-nak
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11. How Can I Help My Student Succeed?
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Parents
Peers
Birth 12 years 24 years
Level of Influence

12. How Can I Help My Student Succeed?
 Be Enthusiastic
 Be Intentional
 Be Practical
 Be a Loving Parent
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13. Be Enthusiastic
Enjoy this time with your student.
Make it a team sport.
Ask how you can be helpful.
Put them in the driver's seat.
Lofland, M. (2017)

14. Be Intentional
Have family meetings.
Prepare them by telling them what you would like to address.
Ask whatTHEY would like to address as well.
LETTHEM SETTHE MEETING DAY ANDTIMEWITHIN REASON.
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15. Be Practical
Meet them where they are, not where you want them to be.
Set clear, ACHIEVABLE goals with a timeline for attainment.
Help them experience success.
Lofland, M. (2017)

16. Be a Loving Parent
Get to know your student better.
Avoid provocation & seek out positive reinforcement.
Share your wisdom when it's appropriate.
Let them learn from your success AND your failures.
Lofland, M. (2017)

17. How Can I Help My Student Succeed?
Exposure to
MONEY
Exposure to
WORK
Exposure to
CAREERS
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18. Exposure to MONEY
Teach them about cost of living.
Let them watch you balance your checkbook.
Invite them to your budget meeting.
Let them do a budget on their own.
Lofland, M. (2017)

19. Exposure to WORK
No Experience = No Appreciation & No Understanding
Allowance vs Commission
Do they see strong work ethic within their own home?
Serve together
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20. Exposure to CAREERS
Volunteering with a community agency
Shadowing a relative or family friend
Watching documentaries or online specials
How can a student make an informed career decision if they haven't
witnessed any?
Lofland, M. (2017)

21. Common Career Choice Concern
Lofland, M. (2017)Career Choice
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22. Common Career Choice Concern
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R I A S E C
Career Choice

23. John Holland's RIASEC Framework
R I
A
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C
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24. REALISTIC
"The Doers"
"People who like nature, or plants, or animals, or athletics, or
tools and machinery, or being outdoors."
They tend to value:
Making things work Practicality
Common sense Dependability
Bodily strength Tradition
Craftsmanship Physical Challenge
Lofland, M. (2017)
Bolles, 2017

25. INVESTIGATIVE
"TheThinkers"
"People who are very curious, and like to investigate or analyze
things, or people, or data."
They tend to value:
Knowledge New Ideas
Independence InnovativeThinking
Intelligence Abstract Mental Challenges
Academia Intellectual Problem Solving
Lofland, M. (2017)
Bolles, 2017

26. ARTISTIC
"The Creators"
"People who are very creative, artistic, imaginative, and innovative,
and don't like time clocks."
They tend to value:
Beauty Aesthetics
Language Creative Expression
Emotions Independence
Intuition Change
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27. SOCIAL
"The Helpers"
"People who are bent on trying to help, teach, or serve people."
They tend to value:
Communication Cooperation
Relationships Community
Personal Growth Spirituality
Trust TheWelfare of Others
Lofland, M. (2017)
Bolles, 2017

28. ENTERPRISING
"The Persuaders"
"People who like to start up projects or organizations, or sell
things, or influence, or persuade, or lead people."
They tend to value:
Influencing Status
Leading Power/Authority
Possessions Financial Success
Excitement RiskTaking
Lofland, M. (2017)
Bolles, 2017

29. Conventional
"The Organizers"
"People who like detailed work, and like to complete tasks or
projects."
They tend to value:
Organization Accuracy
Precision Predictability
Stability Practicality
Dependability Security
Lofland, M. (2017)Bolles, 2017

30. When is a Career Assessment
Appropriate?
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31. Strong Interest Inventory™
1. What are my career motivators?
2.What am I most interested in doing?
3. Where do I want to do it?
4.How do I want to do it?
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32. Putting It AllTogether
Remember the 4 "BE"s
Help them become exposed
Cover all of the RIASEC themes
Present them with tools to succeed
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33. References
 The Institute for College Access & Success, 2012
 The Pew Research Center, 2016
 The National Center for Educational Statistics, 2014
 Schemmer, J. (2016). Changing your major is okay-here's
why. Huffington Post.
 Elmore,T. (2012). The Marks of Maturity. PsychologyToday.
 Onetonline.org
 Bls.gov
 Careeronestop.org
 Bolles, R. (2017). What color is your parachute? 2017 edition :
a practical manual for job-hunters and career-changers.
Berkeley:Ten Speed Press.