Given macroeconomic trends that will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on current and future students and the way they explore their career prospects, it is perhaps more important than ever that educational institutions use technology and data to support students and develop and nurture relationships with industry partners.
According to a publication in Connected Student Report, only 11% of students claimed they were well prepared for the workforce, despite nearly half of students saying they chose their college primarily on employment prospects.
Student expectations have changed, and feeling prepared for a profession is now something they expect, which gives institutions a big competitive advantage. Corporate partners are more willing to support establishing engagements with teams that function efficiently because they recognise effective and well-run careers services programmes.
Services for Careers and Well-being.
In fact, career services provide a positive feedback loop for assisting students. A student’s future job comes first while assessing universities. Institutions that provide personalised career services and show they can assist students in their professional journeys even during the application process are therefore well-positioned to attract and keep more students.
By providing the technology that will help students locate and collaborate with potential employers, institutions may go farther in their commitment to promoting student wellbeing.
Students who feel supported in their career journeys while they are enrolled are more likely to recommend the school to others and are more willing to assist the university as alumni, whether via their time, skill, or resources.
