One small college found that recruiting interviews need not be conducted in person in order to be effective. They use the telephone and agree that it's "the next best thing to being there." (Author)

While the responsibilities of career planning and placement are rapidly increasing, staff size often remains the same. In answer to this problem, two small liberal arts colleges have developed a cooperative program resulting in more time for student and employer services. (Author)

Discusses arguments for and against charging fees to students who use college career services, including legality, feasibility, university philosophy, and faculty and student concerns. Considerations related to the use of counseling services by nonstudents are also addressed. (JAC)

The separation between work and education is common to many liberal arts institutions. One such institution is fighting this concept by offering career experiences outside the academic environment. (Author)

The campus interview touches more than the individual student. As a result, an organization's recruiting practices may be more important than imagined. (Author)

A placement director urges his peers to accept the changing role of placement and adapt to its new priorities. (Author)

Surveyed 203 recent college graduates to determine what sources of information students use to find employment and how helpful these sources are. Results showed direct contact with the employer was the information source used most often, followed by family and friends, the placement office, and newspaper advertisement. (JAC)

Describes a computerized job-matching program (MESA) that assists students and alumni in securing positions. Results indicate this system has introduced students to a large number of otherwise unconsidered career opportunities. (RC)