As a parent you want your son or daughter to succeed - not just academically, but also in their careers after they graduate. The professional staff at Missouri S&T's Career Opportunities Center (COC) is here to help your student attain that success.

The following pages are intended as a guide to help you understand what employers are looking for when they hire new graduates and what your student needs to do during his or her education at the Missouri University of Science and Technology in order to best position themselves for the competitive job market. In your role as parent you have valuable experience to draw from as you guide your children through this phase of their lives and the COC is here to make sure you have all of the knowledge you need to help your son or daughter fulfill their greatest potential.

• What Do Companies Look For In New Hires?
  
  
• A Timeline for Success
  
  
• Learn More About the Cooperative Education Program (Co-op)
  
  
• Learn More About 'Generation Y'
  • Generation Y: The Millenials
  • Buckle Up: Generation Y Is Here
    
    
• Additional Resources
  • Parents' Guide to Career Development (.pdf)
  • Great Books for Graduating Seniors (.pdf)