Voices in the Hall: Alumni Perspectives on the Value of Networking

Internships build lasting opportunities for students and provide necessary partnerships between higher education and employers. This study utilizes qualitative data extracted from a survey of alumni from one Midwestern university to examine student employment and educational satisfaction. Phone and...

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Published inJournal of applied learning in higher education Vol. 4; pp. 63 - 71
Main Authors Turner, Melissa, Lindsteadt, Gregory
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Missouri Western State University 2012
Subjects
Alumni
Careers
College Faculty
College Graduates
Continuing Education
Correctional Rehabilitation
Employment Qualifications
Experiential Learning
Internship Programs
Job Satisfaction
Networks
Teacher Role
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Summary:Internships build lasting opportunities for students and provide necessary partnerships between higher education and employers. This study utilizes qualitative data extracted from a survey of alumni from one Midwestern university to examine student employment and educational satisfaction. Phone and internet interviews were conducted to ascertain alumni views on: Employment, Continuing Education, Applied Learning, and Advisement (n = 125). Alumni advice clearly expressed to current students and faculty members the necessity of "networking" with those in the field prior to students completing the degree. Linking current students to those in the field, primarily through internships, was viewed by alumni as essential to developing opportunities for students to network and gain access to a challenging job market.
ISSN:2150-8240
DOI:10.57186/jalhe_2012_v4a5p63-76