A goal without a plan is only a wish. That line gets quoted a lot because it’s painfully true.And for young people between 15 and 25, it’s where things often break down. You might have ideas about what you want. College. A Career. Independence. “Figuring it out.”But turning those ideas into action can feel overwhelming, […]
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When is it appropriate to step in and help your college-aged kid talk to their professor, fill out a form, nail a job interview, or even cut their own meat? Julie Lythcott Haims, a former dean of freshman students at Stanford University and New York Times critically acclaimed and best-selling author of “How to Raise
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Job Shadow Job Interview College Interview Internship All scenarios where a student will find themself in a professional setting with adults and wanting to make a positive impression. That’s a lot of pressure! Few students know how to dress for such events, but they know their typical outfits won’t cut it. What Not to Wear
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It can be challenging for high school students and college students to land paid internships and build their resumes. As an employer, with a team of 35 part-time and full-time members, we have a limited capacity to take on interns. My heart, as a college major-career coach working in the college counseling space, is to
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Sophia Chabris, class of 2022 at Indian Hill High School in Cincinnati, created Corona Care Callers, an organization at her high school where tenth through twelfth graders served as a personal connection for younger students isolated to online school during Covid. In her words…. During the Stay-at-Home order in March, I was unable to see
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