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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Use the alumni network, most jobs are through connections. Talk to your family friends. Reach out on LinkedIn who attended same college and ask for informational conversations.[/quote]

I've got a kid like OP who has zero ideas on what they want. It's not finding a job but figuring out a path. How to use LinkedIn for that if you don't even know what jobs you want?[/quote] You can talk to alums in a variety of areas and ask them about their paths to get there. Eventually one or two will seem like good ideas. The student has to do it, not the parent. [/quote]

I just don't see that happening. Sure, alum outreach for a job I can see. That makes sense.
I wish there were TikToks explaining thousands of career options or something. There probably is, actually.[/quote]

I don't know about TikTok but there definitely are YouTube videos about lots of career options.

[b]You could also play around with an AI chat tool, put in your major and any other interests, experiences you've liked, and ask for suggestions of careers to explore and what an entry level job would be.[/b][/quote]

This is such an obvious idea that never occurred to me. Thank you!!

It feels like a great way for a kid who’s not comfortable randomly “networking” to get started. Completely low stress because no question is too basic or random for AI - nothing “cringy” involved.

Also can ask for links to video interviews or articles about possible ideas as they surface. [/quote]

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