Nearly nine out of 10 students from the Class of 2010 completed at least one internship during their time at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, the highest percentage on record, according to results from the annual Cap & Gown survey conducted by Career Services.
Key findings from the survey conducted on May 22, 2010:
88% of graduates had completed an internship, an all-time high for the university
81% of graduates reported utilizing career services
36% reported acquiring job leads through their internship
19% reported acquiring job leads through alumni
19% reported acquiring job leads through family/friends
17% reported going directly to graduate/professional school
15% reported that they would be working with a service organization following graduation
Career Services will conduct a follow-up survey for the graduating class to obtain a clear picture of what alumni are doing a year out of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, said Thomas Vecchione, director of Career Services at the university.
The National Association of Colleges and Employer has reported to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ that about 64 percent of seniors nationwide reported using their respective university’s career services office. “That makes our 81 percent reported by this senior class look strong,” Vecchione said.