Resources for Parents

College life is a time for developing new skills, acquiring new knowledge, making decisions, and dealing with the stress caused by transitions. Parents and the McDaniel College Career Services staff share a common goal – to help your student prepare for and make informed decisions about their career journey. We accomplish this by providing quality programs, services and resources designed to educate students about career development and how to navigate through the planning and decision-making process.

To assist you in supporting your son or daughter during their college career, we have compiled a list of websites that contain helpful information for parents. We welcome you to visit the various sections of this website and encourage your student to use all the resources available. We believe the information will be helpful as you coach your student to career success.

A Parents’ Guide to Career Development

Ten Tips for Parents of Prospective College Students

Parent & Student Roles: Pre-College

Parent & Student Roles: Freshman Year

Parent & Student Roles: Sophomore Year

Parent & Student Roles: Junior Year

Parent & Student Roles: Senior Year

A Career Planning Course for Parents

How Parents Affect Their Children’s Careers


Positive Ways You can Affect Your Children’s Career


National Career Development Guidelines for Parents


Parents Have Their Say…About Their College-Age Children’s Career Decisions


Hovering Parents Enter Career Air Space


What Can I do with This Major?

How to Get Your College Grad Hired

Career Clock

ACRN

Helping Your Student Map a Career Path

Help Your New Grad Find a Job