Dr. Susan Schulz

Josephine, Yes, we agree that everyone on staff has a role in the student successfully getting placed. And everyone on staff certainly needs to be trained about the services offered by Career Services. This shows that Career Services is not the "last stop" but rather training that goes on from enrollment and throughout the classroom experience. You are right that constant involvement with students and their goals helps to identify possible challenges. A student might simply be enrolled in the wrong program. Before the individual drops out it may be possible to transfer him/her to a program that better meets… >>>

Josephine, Great points. Working faculty ideally talk about how the skills and knowledge they teach are used in the workplace. Hopefully they talk about the workplace a lot - the challenges and the satisfactions. This is a way to help students get used to or prepare for the world of work. We totally agree about the value of Alumni. They are usually ready, willing, and able to help in whatever way possible. They are credible people in the admissions department, can mentor students to help keep them in school. Alumni can also assist with placement by reviewing resumes, holding mock… >>>

Josephine, This is GREAT. Every school should write this down! The reality is that employers surround you. You just have to develop the best talking points to reach them. Then it is important to develop ways to stay in touch and maintain and build the relationships. People always want to be helpful. Therefore think of how you want employers to assist you and ask them. They are generally willing to conduct mock interviews, organize job shadowing, and much more. You are right that Alumni can be the door to job openings and employer and hiring manager introductions. Thanks, Susan Dr.… >>>