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Getting Started: Talking with Your Student About Career Choices

Studies show that parents have the greatest influence on their children's career goals. The following podcasts provide you with practical information on how to help you guide your high school and college-aged children as they make important college and career decisions.

In the podcasts, you will learn about best practices:

• 4 keys to making great career choices

• How to have career conversations with your student

• 10 steps to making good career decisions

• Resources for career exploration and decision-making

• Establishing a timeline with your student and other next steps

This series is based on Career Vision's award-winning parents guide, Getting Started: Talking with Your Child About Career Choices. Over 100,000 parents worldwide have benefited from the helpful information in this publication.

We are grateful to Kimberly Caponi, former Director of Career Services at North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC), who adapted the content in the Getting Started guide and recorded these podcasts. Ms. Caponi is currently the Assistant Director of Career Services for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University.

These files are available for streaming in two formats. If the WindowsMedia file (audio and video) takes longer than 15 seconds to begin, or does not stream smoothly, please select the MP3 (audio only) option.

Career Vision is a leader in career planning services for students and adults and an advocate for Career Literacy. Our consultants use a scientifically proven process to identify college majors and careers that lead more quickly to success and happiness. We are a division of the non-profit Ball Foundation, established in 1975.

For more information on our services for high school and college students, call us at 630.469.6270.

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