Phil Payne

It is important to gather feedback from students, graduates and employers to make sure we are preparing students to succeed in their fields.

It's important for students to develop comprehensive resumes and references, and start networking early to learn about the professional culture and meet others who might help their careers take flight.

I've learned that the Career Services offer must offer a diverse menu of services for the students and it helps to get the community involved as a source of information, speakers and job opportunities.

While Career Services is sometimes considered an afterthought, with appropriate planning, staffing and effort it can be an important part of the university. Career Services is important not just for students and alumni, but for other departments to help with recruitment and retention and for the overall community.