Parents
Hiring a career-launch coach for your son or daughter
There’s nothing like the protective instincts of a parent. You want to make sure your child gets off to a good start and has all available opportunities for success. But, with many young people having trouble finding jobs in this market, you likely are also struggling with how best to help your child navigate the post-college job search.
Truthfully, too much parental help in your college grad's job search may not be the best strategy. Here's why:
The rules and norms of job searching have changed. Gone are the days of creating a compelling resumé, posting it on job sites like monster.com or careerbuilders.com, and actively following job boards as a way to find—and ultimately land—a job. Today’s successful resumés depend upon a complex maze of keywords and phrases that require real composition skill to get a candidate’s credentials beyond automated scanning programs and into the hands of a real person.
This is a challenging transition for your child and for you. As a parent, you want to help as you always have. However, you've probably discovered that your soon-to-be or recent college grad may now be less likely to follow your advice. Your sons and daughters are adults and are ready for the professional world.
So, it makes sense to consult with an expert as your child embarks on the search for their first professional job. Hiring a career-launch coach will equip your child with the skills and behaviors required for an effective job search.
More Than A Resumé works with your college graduate to solve the challenges of:
- Personal branding and the “Tell me about yourself” statement
- 15 seconds to make a good impression
- Resumé real estate
- Resumé customization
- Compelling cover letters
- Job search planning
- Networking
- Interviewing
- Transitioning from college student to new professional
