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The Office of Career Services at Roosevelt University is designed to assist students with their educational and career goals. From the first steps of selecting a major to building a solid foundation for their career, Career Services offers students comprehensive support.

Research shows that parents and family support systems affect student career values and goals. Recognizing this, the Office of Career Services encourages families to support students through this exciting time in their career development process and offers the following suggestions to assist in that process:

• Get the dialogue started. Ask your student about his or her likes, dislikes, strengths and goals. As challenging as it may seem, try to refrain from suggesting or selecting his or her major.  It has been shown that people who are most successful in life work in a field that they truly enjoy. 
• Talk about your experiences. Students look to their families to model professional growth. Share how you chose your career, what worked and what you would do differently.
• Suggest that your student contact the Office of Career Services early on in his or her academic career. Our office has services that benefit students at all levels. Making the connection early will help your student understand how the office operates and will encourage him or her to take advantage of everything that is available.
• Urge your student to consider an internship, volunteer activity or a part-time job in his or her field. Career-related exprience will help your student explore opportunities, gain valuable skills, and network for the furture. Our experienced career counselors can assist students in gaining practical opportunities.
• Encourage your student to participate in at least one student organization.  This involvement helps develop skills that employers value and look for when interviewing job applicants and will help your student further explore where his or her interests may lie.

Roosevelt University takes pride in its efforts to provide a quality education to its students and to assist students as they make their way into the working world. Encourage your students to take full advantage of our services.

Career Services