Do more of what you do best -- everyday -- at school
A Good Job
Gallup's Polling group just put out some findings on the cost and impact that underemployment has on American's... they are less hopeful, healthy and spend less (which has an impact on the economy). While these insights are not new, what is new is now there is data that helps to support and show the impact, from a numbers standpoint, on underemployment.
For those of us who are working to help students find a "good" job... and not just work, this is a reminder of the impact a good job can make not only for the student, but even for the well-being of the economy. Helping people find good jobs is one the biggest issues facing our nation and I'm encouraged that by focusing on strengths with students we can help to reduce those students who graduate underemployed.
The clip is long, but worth your time:
http://www.gallup.com/video/126164/Gallup-Event-Understanding-Unemp...
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Permalink Reply by Maika Bauerle on -
I think about the power of shifting "What I want to be when I grow up" to "How I want to feel" or "The impact I want to make." I think it's important to remember that students change jobs and careers more frequently than ever and some occupations that future graduates will have don't even exist yet!
What good quesitons do you ask students to help them see the hope in the career path?
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Permalink Reply by Kyle Robinson on -
Yes, there is a clear difference between being and doing. Society tells us who we are is because of what we do. Instead, I want to help students find what it is they would be best at doing becuase of who they are!
I love your question... how can we help to create hope in students as they begin to think about their career?
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