Parent’s Guide to Raising a Pursuer

Transform Career Conversations and Build Confidence

Your student is entering a world with no syllabus, no rubric, no clear path forward.

Here's what most parents aren’t aware of: Many students aren’t prepared for this transition.

They don't have a resume. They don't have an optimized LinkedIn profile. They haven't learned how to network or interview. For 18+ years, they've succeeded by following clear instructions, but the career transition doesn't come with a syllabus.

And here's the reality: 85% of jobs are filled through networking. Which means your student needs a resume and LinkedIn profile ready to share when opportunities arise. But most don't have either one.

When you try to help, the conversations don’t go as planned. You don't realize they're missing the fundamental tools, so you ask questions they can't answer. They shut down. You both get frustrated. Nothing moves forward.

This guide shows you how to have the conversations that help them figure out what they need and start building it themselves. It's the same approach we use with parents in Pursue IQ programs and parent office hours.

You'll learn conversation strategies that build their confidence and strengthen your relationship in the process.

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What's Inside:

The PAUSE Method – Transform tension into productive action when you realize they're further behind than you thought

Understanding What They're Missing – Why "I don't have anything for my resume" means they literally don't know how to recognize experiences as valuable

Question Transformation Toolkit – Replace "Have you started applying?" with questions that help them build what they need first

Real Translation Examples – What they say, what they really mean, and how to respond productively

Supporting the Unprepared Student – What to do when they're behind and how to help them catch up without panic

You'll Learn How To:

Recognize the gap between where they are and where they need to be so they are ready to apply to internships or job opportunities

Support them as they build the tools and skills they need to navigate their career journey with confidence

Turn "I don't know where to start" into a clear first step

Empower them to own their preparation and career journey

This is the Pursue IQ approach: empathy for students, strategy for parents.

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