We have students that speak during our orientation but I love the idea of having the students go around and talk to the new students while they are waiting for orientation to start. This will definitely help with them being nervous.

I feel that we need to keep all lines of communications open with the students throughout the entire time the student is here not just during orientation. Letting them know that you are there for them right away will help alleviate their fears.

I love the idea regarding the students going to area companies to network while still in school. This will also help them get over their jitters about starting a new career and what to expect.

Sometimes I have graduates that just don't follow the information they are given when searching for a job. :-( I bring them back in after their externship and update their resumes and discuss job searching, networking, etc. Any ideas regarding this would be greatly appreciated. :-)