Resources for Parents & Families

There are many resources on campus for parents of students, just check out the Parent Resource Web site for more information including the Parent Newsletter. In addition to the career resources listed below, you may want to check out our Frequently Asked Questions from Parents.

Resources for Students

Use the links below to help facilitate discussion between you and your student.

• Career Development Model
• Career Development Services
• Career Opportunities for...[insert your major here] 
• Career Readiness Survey
• Company/Organization Research
• Continuing Education
• Resource Center Publications
• Self-Assessment
• Student Academic/Career Time-line
• Seminars/Events
• Spotlight on Careers
• Job and Internship Listings
• Occupational Research
• Post Graduation Survey

Resources for Parents & Families

There are many sites on the Web with information for parents of college students. Below you will find links to a few recommended resources.

• Frequently Asked Questions from Parents
• JobWeb: Career Library for Parents
• JobWeb: 10 Ways to Help Your Student
• Recommended Books for Parents

Access Choices Planner

UST students have access to Choices Planner, an online assessment and career goal tracking system. Parents may also create their own accounts to help their students explore career and education options.

Orientation Presentation

Download the parent presentation from summer orientation using the link below. The document will open in a new window as a PDF file (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader).

• Parent Session PowerPoint Handout (PDF opens in new window)

In Charge of Hiring at Your Organization?

Check out our Resources for Employers. You will find information on resume books, posting a job or internship and other services we provide to employers.

Be a Career Contact

Are you a professional who would be willing to grant informational interviews to students seeking information about your career area? Help students by joining the Career Information Network and providing information about the education, experience, and skills needed to perform your job.

• Career Information Network Details
• Request an Account
• Log into the Information Network's Web site

Please Note: The Career Information Network's primary purpose is to connect students with professionals for an informational interview and is not intended for job search networking.

In addition to current students, career counselors may recommend the Career Information Network to recent alumni or alumni seeking a career change.