Family Members and Visitors:
Career Planning Leads to Success
As your son or daughter begins a new stage in their life, it is important that you are aware of the services and programs available to assist with their personal, career and professional development. Parents can assist by taking an interest and asking questions about their daughter/son's career development. Elements of career development you can assist with:
- Visit the Career Center when you visit campus.
- Register your student with Pioneer Career Network.
- Take an active interest and ask career related questions.
- Talk about your job and what you like and dislike about your job.
- Talk to friends, supervisors/managers, and acquaintances that might be willing to allow your son/daughter to conduct an informational interview or job shadowing experience.
- Encourage your son/daughter to seek summer employment related to their interested career field.
- Strongly encourage your student to participate in a co-op or internship if not more.
- Always remember it is normal for a student to change their mind about a major or career.
- Suggest that your student use SIGI Plus. (An on-line career assessment and exploration tool available 24/7) They will have access upon receiving a university email account.
- Encourage your son/daughter to participate in experiential learning opportunities such as; faculty and student research; study abroad; student exchange; and internship or co-op.
Undecided about a Career Field or Changing Majors?
Salary Chart Links
National Links:
UW-Platteville Annual Employment Report
- 2003-2004 Annual Employment Report/li>
- Employment Summaries
- Where Graduates are Employed
- Summary of Position Titles
- Employment Statistics
Other Helpful Links
