Encourage Career Exploration Early
Students do not need to have everything figured out immediately.
Encourage them to:
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Explore different interests
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Attend career events
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Meet with career advisers
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Ask questions
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Learn from experience
Promote Experiential Learning
Encourage your student to pursue:
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Internships
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Research opportunities
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Campus employment
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Volunteer experiences
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Leadership roles
These experiences often matter as much as classroom learning when seeking employment.
Encourage Professional Networking
Many opportunities come through relationships.
Students should:
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Attend networking events
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Connect with alumni
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Build relationships with professors
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Participate in professional organizations
Help Students Develop Independence
Rather than solving problems for students, encourage them to:
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Contact offices directly
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Schedule appointments themselves
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Communicate with employers
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Practice self-advocacy
These skills are critical for long-term success.
Contact
- Office for Career Success
- Fowler Hall | 100
- career.success@gallaudet.edu
- 202.448-7036
- (202) 250-2071
- 202-448-7036
