Abstract:

Agricultural students are often extraordinarily interested in career opportunities, how to interview and acquire a good job, and what life in the real world will be like after graduation. To better meet this informational need, several strategies of linking current students with former students will be described and evaluated. The development of an"Alumni Career Bank" on the Internet provides current students with the names, job titles and descriptions, addresses, phone numbers, and E-mail addresses of former students. The Career Bank offers numerous opportunities for both teachers and students, including: (1) teachers remain in close contact with Alumni, (2) current students can contact and learn from former students, (3) Alumni remain in close contact with their classmates, and (4) recruiters and employers can look for qualified individuals to fill potential employment opportunities.

 

Keywords:

current students, alumni, internet

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