Welcome to Lee Business School's Career & Professional Development (C&PD) Office! Our staff is dedicated to helping students fulfill their career goals. We offer a variety of resources to assist students in choosing and preparing for their careers such as individualized career coaching, job and internship search assistance, interviewing practice, resume and cover letter critiques, and preparation for career events. Please browse our website for resources to help your student find career success during and after college.
What Students Should be Doing Each Year in School
The career preparation process begins the moment your student chooses to attend college. Review these career planning checklists with tips on what students should be doing each year in school:
Attending On-Campus Career Events
Current students and alumni are welcome to attend all career events hosted by Lee Business School's C&PD Office. All of our events are free and provide networking opportunities as well as job and internship leads.
What Parents and Families Can Do to Support Students
Some ways you can support your student:
- Help them define success, whether it’s working for a non-profit, going on to graduate school, or becoming an entrepreneur.
- Support their vision and be patient as they explore their options.
- Reinforce career skills by modeling business etiquette and making yourself available to answer questions, provide advice, and encouragement.
- Ask open-ended questions to keep a conversation going.
- Encourage your student to become involved both on- and off-campus by joining clubs, attending career fairs, volunteering, and more.
- Encourage your student to schedule an appointment with Lee Business School C&PD Office if they have questions regarding their future, whether it’s their major, career options, or a quick question; we are here every step of the way!
Helping a Student Choose Between Two Majors
You can help your student think through majors and their corresponding career choices. Encourage them to complete a free career assessment and schedule an appointment with a career coach to discuss their interests and goals. Remind your student that they can double major or add a minor if they are really stuck. We recommend that students choose a major by the end of their sophomore year of college so they can focus on taking the upper-level courses that correspond to their degree track.