64 | Should Your College Freshman Already Be Preparing for a Job? | Moms Raising Boys

Raising Boys with Purpose | Parenting, Teens, Faith, Life Skills, Biblical Encouragement · Sep 17, 2026 · 4m

When should your college student start preparing for a job after graduation? Senior year may be much too late.

In this Mom’s Perspective™, I’m reacting to advice from Duke professor Aaron Dinin about something college freshmen can begin doing from their very first year to help prepare for their future careers.

His advice caught my attention because we spend so much time helping our sons prepare to get into college—but how often do we talk about preparing for what comes after college?

I also share one thing I would add to his strategy, especially for students who already have an idea of the…