We have a difficult time getting employers and students to complete and return the surveys that we send. Can anyone give us ideas on ways to improve the response rate for our survey program?

We are thinking of adding informational interviews to our Career Service homework list. Has anyone required student to attend information interview to help them prepare for their job search. We think that hearing suggestions from a professional other than a school employee would help them.

Unfortunately, we have found that students are relying on our Career Service department to do all of their job searching. Can anyone give us ideas on how to make the students take more of an active role in their job search?

It has been very difficult to motivate student to come to activities that are sponsored by the Career Service department. We have tried many ways including giving prizes, offering food, and giving extra credit from their instructors. We feel bad having area business people give up time during their day to come and do presentation when student do not attend. Does anyone have additional ideas that may help use with this problem?