Dr. Susan Schulz

Hi Hildie Great way to build responsibility and keep students aware that they have to take control over their job search activities. Best wishes Susan

HI Teri This is such a great idea. It helps to match up the right candidate with the right employer and can be adapted to most industries. Also these types of surveys keep communication open with employers. You might ask them to design the ideal employee and then show it to your grads. Lots of opportunities with surveys. Best wishes Susan

HI Krista Interesting situations. Are you talking about managing how a student will spend time with employment skills training and placement activities amidst completing courses? It's a challenge. Sometimes placement staff simply have to take time to visit the classroom. Sounds like you have a great job board. Why not send it to students as well so they see what kinds of jobs will be available to them. Can act as a retention tool. Best wishes Susan

HI Amy Great to stay in touch with employers. Suggest when you survey them to ask how prepared the grad was for the workplace, what other courses should be included, etc. Lots of benefits to both employers and the school when you keep in contact. You might even start contacting them within 20-30 days of the grad's employment. Best wishes Susan

HI Amy Sounds like a great database management system. Can you provide more details so we can review it. Also, perhaps you can share more how everyone on staff uses it. Thanks Susan

Hi Amy Good points. You have to advertise your department within your school. And keep contacts going with your community too. Best wishes Susan

HI Lisa Sounds like you have a lot to do. How will you break down each major project to see results? What kind of target plans can you put in place, deadlines, and who will assist in reaching these goals? Best wishes Susan

Hi Marlene Another great idea. There is a lot of work in writing a great resume. Takes having the students understand their capabilities and skills and then using the information as talking points during an interview. Do you include interview role playing as part of the exit seminar? Best wishes Susan

Hi Marlene Great idea to ask office managers from various industries to come to your school and give presentations. My guess is that these office managers may be responsible for hiring. They also have a good overview of the jobs in the company. Great idea to share. Best wishes Susan

HI Debra Yes, the most important part of a plan is to measure, change, and monitor it. A plan is a dynamic document that needs input from your entire constituency. Surveys and other measurement tools are needed to see how you are doing. You're right on track. Best wishes Susan