There are many good comments in this forum on using email newsletters to stay in touch (with graduates). We were considering a single newsletter for students, graduates and employers (not sure we have the resources to do three letters a month). Any thoughts on if this would be too broad of an audience for one newsletter? Susan's suggestion of creating sections to include in every newsletter is helpful. Examples suggested were: "Message from the Director, Meet our Recent Grads, Tests Scheduled this Month, Study Tips, Employers Interviewing at our Campus, etc.” Are there any other thoughts on sections for graduates… >>>

I try to go the extra mile and help students. I have free computers with Internet access and half a dozen resume templates. Links to multiple job boards. As well I subscribe to job post that are updated daily and then maintain contact with employers and potential employers. I role-play with students before they go on interviews and cover etiquette and dress code. I make sure the students Google earth and map quest addresses. I hold a monthly career services workshop and Q & A that are open to anyone. Is there anything else I should be doing that can… >>>

How far should a placement department go in placing their students? I see some departments say that they give them all fo the tools (resume seminars, job search websites, networking resumes, mock interviews, etc) and say they do everything EXCEPT get them the job. Other departments, like the one at my school, offers job leads. Which is best? I do find that sometimes the students get a little lazy and learn to depend on and expect job leads from my placement department. When they do not get the amount of leads they want, they become upset. I feel that they… >>>