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[quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry your son is in a funk.  Two thoughts for you:

Most (maybe all) of the Ivies have Alumni Career Mentoring.  I'd suggest he sign up to have conversations with a few (better yet, several) alums who work in fields he has any interest in.  Alums will also understand the predicament he's in --- his situation is not unique.  If alums signed up to be an alumni career mentors, chances are they *enjoy* helping others from their school and will want to help connect him or advise him on some things he can be doing to build his resume and find a job.  He doesn't need to fear any judgment from them; they are there to help!  Also, he can continue to avail himself of the career center's resources as an alum.  Many graduates don't realize that.

Second but much more important, from your description it sounds like your son might be suffering from depression. PLEASE help him find his way to a therapist and psychiatrist to see if he if he can get a diagnosis and treatment.  If he is in a depressive funk, he's not equipped to find a job. Treating any mental health issues will put him in a place where he can start to think about his future and move forward.  As a parent who has been there, it's LIFE CHANGING when they find a treatment plan that helps them.  It may take patience, but please don't give up.  Until this is addressed, dealing with jobs/career/future is going to limp along.

Wishing you the best as you navigate this with your son.[/quote]

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