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Job Placement Efforts by Shannon Brennan, Director of Career Services

One of the cornerstones of McCann School of Business & Technology has always been and continues to be our successful Employment Rate. Through our commitment to our students and graduates, we have consistently maintained over a 90% employment rate.

At McCann School of Business, the job placement efforts begin at orientation, before a student ever reaches a classroom. During the orientation process, we discuss career opportunities and prepare students to develop their own employment portfolio, which they will utilize during job interviews. Then, all new students meet individually with a Career Services Representative during the first two weeks at McCann to discuss their chosen career path and educational program.

All of our students enrolled in degree programs and many of the students enrolled in specialized diploma programs will participate in an Externship Program prior to graduation. This program allows students to earn educational credits while working or volunteering in a workplace setting performing duties related to his or her major. The Externship Program enables students to obtain "hands-on" experience in their chosen field. The Career Services Department works closely with each student to help him or her select a site that will be most beneficial for their career and many students have been offered permanent positions by their extern site provider.

Every graduate of McCann School of Business & Technology completes a 1 1/2-credit course call Job Search, which helps prepare them to enter the workforce. This course covers every aspect of the job search process, including: finding employment opportunities, writing cover letters, developing resumes, fine tuning interviewing skills, negotiating salary and writing thank you letters. The culmination of the course is a Mock Job Interview, where local employers are brought in to simulate a real job interview and allow the students to apply the skills learned in the course.

As a student prepares to graduate, he or she will meet with a Career Services Representative to discuss their individualized career plan. The credentials of each graduate will also be posted on our website under the "Available Graduates" link, where potential employers may review their skills. Job Placement assistance does not end on graduation day; the Career Services Department will actively solicit employment opportunities for graduates and forward their resumes to potential employers until they are hired.

Job placement is the true test of the quality of an educational institution and I believe our record speaks highly of us. Consider these facts:

  • McCann achieved a 91% Employment Rate for the 2000 Calendar Year within six months of graduation.

  • On average, 36% of our graduates are employed by Graduation Day.

  • Approximately 14% of students externs are offered permanent employment by their extern sites.

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