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[quote=Anonymous]I have intensely helped my kids with resumes and job search. I hire interns regularly and am good at online search (formerly a librarian) so feel in a good position to do that.

Both said the career center wasn't very helpful -- one at VT and the other a regional LAC. However, DS did use the VT center specifically for practice interviews since you really can't do that effectively with Mom. They also have an expert on federal resumes/job search and I encouraged him to meet with them although he never did.

The main things they need are to understand how to write a good resume and how to craft a search strategy using job search sites, finding alumni connections on LinkedIn, identifying companies that have hired from your school, other companies or organizations that hire interns in your field. Serious job search is like a part time job. Last year DS dropped a time consuming class because it left him too little time for job applications. Good move since he had a great internship by winter break and now a job for after graduation.[/quote]

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