Career Launchpad: Career Orientation for College Graduates
Posted on November 25, 2007
Filed Under Career Development
Everywhere we look these days we hear or read something about Gen Y and how challenged they are when entering the workforce. From 60 Minutes to blogs to job boards, it appears that while Gen Y is the most educated generation ever and with more opportunities than any previous generation, they lack the fundamental skills to navigate today’s job market. Things such as resume development, networking, interviewing skills, and workplace etiquette are deficient in many of today’s college graduates. While they know what they don’t want, it appears many are unsure of what they do want or how to get there.
Their parents, dubbed ‘helicopter parents’, for their tendency to be overly involved in their children’s lives, are equally perplexed on how to ensure their children are successful. Certainly not for lack of desire. By all estimates, this generation and their parents are closer to each other than any previous generation.
On January 18 & 19, 2008 Career Launchpad will unveil a groundbreaking 2 day seminar to provide the skills and insights desperately needed by today’s college graduates and their parents to ensure success in the post-collegiate world. Debuting in Boston, MA, attendees will hear from senior corporate leadership on what it takes to be successful in today’s job market, graduates will hear from a seasoned recruiting panel on interviewing dos and don’ts, and parents will receive valuable info on how to mentor and guide their graduate. Sessions will include topics such as :’What corporate leaders want in a new employee, resume development, and behavioral interviewing.
I am excited to be a part of this revolutionary seminar, I think both graduates and their parents will find these sessions extremely valuable. If you, your graduate, or someone you know in the New England area would benefit from this type of course, I would encourage you to visit our website Career Launchpad or email me for more info.
Until next time…
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Will you be posting footage of the seminar online or possibly live blogging it for those not in Bean Town, MA? Looks like it will be a very exciting event!
Greg - We will definitely post footage. To be honest I hadn’t thought of live blogging it, but I really like that idea. Stay tuned, I’ll be posting more info as we get closer to the event.
Awesome idea, Scott. Look forward to hearing more.