For Parents of Recent Grads
"Google CEO Urges Grads: 'Turn Off Your Computer'"
Eric Schmidt, Google chairman and CEO, urged 2009 grads from the University of Pennsylvania to turn off their computers and live analog for a while. "Turn off your computer. You're actually going to have to turn off your phone and discover all that is human around us," said Schmidt. This resource is also available in the Early Careerists Resources section.
"Students Pay Services to Obtain Internships"
This New York Times article notes the present demand for internships, and discusses how much parents are willing to pay for their children to land these increasingly coveted positions.
"Twitter as a Job-Searching Tool"
Using the internet as the primary source for finding a job probably isn’t the best idea. But did you ever think you’d see the day when professionals could Twitter away to a better job? This Wall Street Journal article talks about the increase of companies that are posting job openings on Twitter rather than career boards. Companies that have Tweeted job listings include Microsoft Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., Raytheon Corp. and Viacom Inc.'s MTV Networks. Encourage your recent grad to use the internet for their job search in a balanced way.
"College Grads Move Back Home"
So your grad had to move back home. How common is moving back home after college becoming? The number is up 13% since 2006. This short article gives other statistics and offers a reason why some grads may be moving back home when they don't have to.
"The Reflexive Generation: Young Professionals’
Perspectives on Work,
Career and Gender"
This report, published by London Business School, gives 26 pages of information that may help parents to further understand how their college grad's generation relates to the work world. It includes common characteristics, values, world and work views that are common throughout–but unique to–Gen Y.
"Why Recession Won't Mean Lost Generation"
The economic trends have many asking "Is Gen. Y going to be another lost generation?" Despite difficulties, column writer Laura Vanderkam says that Gen. Y will not experience what young adults in Japan did during the recession of the late 1990's, largely due to America's flexible system in comparison with other countries. This article is a great read for a global and societal perspective on America’s youngest working generation’s attempt to settle itself into the job market.
"Twitter + Intern = Twintern"
This short article explains how one recent grad was able to make an internship out of social media.
"Black Hawk Down: Parents Help or Hinder the Job Search"
This article explores healthy ways to be involved in your child's job search, and includes the perspectives of a few professionals who have seen the best and worst of parental involvement.
"An Altered Economy Breeds Change"
This article about the job market includes quotes from experts analyzing the present economical conditions. It includes a quote from Dr. Philip Gardner, who was cited as an authority on the situation that recent grads are facing. This resource is also available in the Early Careerists Resources section.
"A Guide for Potential Grad Students: Should You Go To Grad School?"
Is your recent grad considering grad school? Petersons is a great resource for making this decision. It includes 20 reasons to go to grad school, and 15 reasons not to. Other helpful information, such as types of grad programs, is also available. This resource is also available in the Early Careerists Resources section.
For Parents With College Students
College Confidential Parents Forum
This is a discussion board for everything college. Get advice or share your concerns and experiences with other parents of college-age kids.
CollegeBoard.com
CollegeBoard.com is a helpful resource for parents who are trying to find answers to the many questions that parents ask when their children graduate from high school. It includes information such as scholarship finding, how to spot a scholarship scam, majors and career profiles, types of colleges, paying for college and a home-schooled students and admissions section. The same information is available for students under the "For Students" tab, but is written specifically for them. This resource is also available in the College Students Resources section.
"Attention 2010 Grads—Intel is Hiring"
In an article announcing that Intel, Cisco, Google and GE are expanding their hiring, Intel's CEO encourages students to pursue careers in science and technology due to the U.S.'s drop in competitive edge in technology. For students interested in the sciences and looking to choose a major, this article may help direct them toward a career that is likely to be in demand upon graduation. This resource is also available in the College Students Resources section.