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.

Student Academic/Career Timeline

• Career Assessments 
• Major Exploration
• Career, Occupational and Vocational Research
• Informational Interviewing
• Internship Information
• Job Search Strategies
• Company Research
• Resumes, Cover Letters and Thank You Notes
• Interviewing
• Graduate/Continuing Education
• Career and Life Management

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
• 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)
• Parent Session PowerPoint (Microsoft PowerPoint 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 UST alumna/ae who would be willing to grant informational interviews to students seeking information about your career area? Help students by joining the UST Alumni Sharing Knowledge group on LinkedIn and providing information about the education, experience, and skills needed to perform your job.