Parents & Family
September ’24 News
Make sure your student doesn’t miss out on the Fall Career Fair and Diversity Always Matters coming up soon! They can register at the links. These are unique opportunities for students of ALL class years and majors to explore different career paths, meet potential employers, and practice their interview skills in a low-pressure environment. If they need more guidance, they can easily schedule a one-on-one appointment with a career coach through Handshake or drop by the OPCD (Reynolda Hall, 2nd floor) between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday with quick questions. We’re here to help your student every step of the way!
College students
Make sure your student doesn’t miss out on the Fall Career Fair and Diversity Always Matters events coming up soon! They can register at the links. These are unique opportunities for students of ALL class years and majors to explore different career paths, meet potential employers, and practice their interview skills in a low-pressure environment. If they need more guidance, they can easily schedule a one-on-one appointment with a career coach through Handshake or drop by the OPCD (Reynolda Hall, 2nd floor) between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday with quick questions. We’re here to help your student every step of the way!
School of Business students
Over the past few weeks, students have had events and opportunities to explore finance, consulting, and marketing careers—and there’s still more to come! These events are a fantastic way for students to discover different career paths and clarify their options. We highly recommend they now take action to update their resume, LinkedIn, and Handshake profiles. Students can access videos and resources on personal branding and can always book an appointment with a career coach for personalized advice. Encourage your student to take full advantage of these great opportunities!
Partner with us!
Get ready for two fantastic events where your student can meet employers looking to hire for internships and full-time jobs–and to connect with talented Demon Deacons! On September 17, we’ve got the Diversity Always Matters event, followed by the Fall Career Fair on September 18. These are great opportunities for students to connect with and learn about organizations representing a wide range of industries and job functions. Whether your student is seeking something specific or is unsure about their direction, these events are highly beneficial and open to all class years and majors. Make sure they don’t miss out!
What can you do as a parent?
Parents play a critical role in their child’s college experience and their decisions for the future. However, the world of work is quite different than 30, 20 or even 10 years ago. In order to give your student sound advice, it is essential for you to understand the environment, resources and opportunities available for your student. You can play an integral role as your student navigates through their time at Wake Forest and makes plans for their future.
How can I guide my student through the college-to-career process?
You know the furniture assembly instructions that are impossible to follow especially when you have missing parts? Our Ready 7 process is not like that! We not only provide 7 achievable steps for students to follow, but also the tools and resources to complete them in order to be fully “career and life ready.” As a supporter of your student, we are providing you with a Ready 7 guide which includes language on how to help your scholar navigate the process.