What is the difference between new college graduates who have a job and those who do not? The haves and have nots are distinguished in part by their use of their campus career center, according to NACEs 2009 Student Survey.
Survey results show that students who used career center services extensively fared better in the job market than their peers who did not use the career center or used the career center in a limited way.
Overall, just 19.7 percent of 2009 college graduates who applied for a job actually have one, according to NACEs study. However, 26 percent of those who applied for jobs and made heavy use of career center services have jobs.
Note: The 2009 Student Survey was conducted February 19, 2009, through April 30, 2009. More than 35,000 students representing 840-plus colleges and universities nationwide took part; more than 16,500 of those were graduating seniors. Information in this story are based on data gathered from graduating senior respondents.
Source: National Associate of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
