Your Child's first Job: Six steps to self-confidence and success
/This show is about giving your child the best chance at employment success. Is your child clear on what they want to do as a career? Are they doing all the right things to get that dream job? Does your child feel confident to get employment? Does your child have a challenge or disability? In today’s job market, it’s not always easy transitioning from school to work. So what can parents do to help?
Whether your teen is in school or in college, managing the transition from full time education to full time work can be daunting, yet it’s important to get help your child get their career off to a strong start to spring board them into life on a sound footing.
Parents want the best for their children’s future and that includes helping them to leave the nest with a good job…but as a parent it can be daunting to know what to do to help. Whether your children have a clear vision for where they want to go but are unsure of all the steps to take to make it a reality, or whether your children don’t have a clue what they want to do, or if your child has a physical, emotional or intellectual challenge – you’ll find great tips in this show to give your children the self-confidence and the steps they need to take to transition from school to work effectively.
Dr Rosina, entertaining and educational parenting expert as she interviews Jessica Kleist, speaker, facilitator, Professional Counselor in Training and owner of Abilities First Counseling & Empowerment.
In this show you’ll learn the 6 steps to foster self-confidence by:
identifying or clarifying which dream job to target
determining the education needed for that role
understanding why work experience is important and how to gain work experience
deciding which job is best – taking abilities and challenges into consideration
uncovering the skills to highlight during job search/interviews
exploring how to manage unexpected challenges and keep your children motivated after setbacks.
Imagine how proud you’ll be when your children get that secure full time job they’re going for and knowing the role you played in helping turn their dreams into a reality! This is a great show for parents and children to listen to together!
Learn more about Jessica Kleist and Abilities First Counseling & Empowerment.
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