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Frequently Asked Questions

We understand that as a parent you are concerned about your student's well-being from the beginning. This is why we have created a list of our most popular parent-asked questions.

What services does the Office of Career Development provide?

How can my student learn about what career options are available?

What is the connection between my student’s choice of major and ultimate career?

My student is interested in many different areas, and can’t figure out what to major in. What should he or she do?

My student wants to major in something that seems impractical. What are the risks or benefits of majoring in an obscure field?

My student is deeply involved in one or two extracurricular activities, but his or her grades might be a little better if he or she cut back on them and concentrated more on studying. Will that help him/her get a better job after graduation?

What are some ways employers look for new hires?

What is the connection between earnings and choice of undergraduate major?

What do employers evaluate when they consider job candidates?

What’s the difference between a job and an internship? Are all internships unpaid?

What resources are available to help my student find a job?

My student has just finished her/his freshman year. How important is it that he or she have a career-related summer job or internship?

Given our financial situation, my student needs to earn as much as possible during the summer and the school year. How do employers look at students who have a lot of work experience, but may not have much career-related experience?

How can I help my student best prepare for a graduate school?

What is the range of graduate and professional school options available to Mount Union graduates?