Hi Suzaane This is a great point. The placement department has to understand the students' skill levels in terms of employment readiness. Do they have a good work ethic? An understanding of what they have to do to get ready for the first interview? How what they learn in school will apply on the job. Placement also has to keep in touch with grads who are working in the field. Were they sufficiently trained to be effective? Did they need other skills for success the first day on the job? Makes me think that maybe students should be required to meet with the placement department periodically throughout their training. Best wishes, Dr. Susan F. Schulz