What types of things, on top of the mock interviewing, are alumni plugged into?
I’m very fortunate to have a very involved and supportive alumni group here. One of the best ways to demonstrate their involvement is through a program that we started about two years ago to hold alumni receptions in various parts of the country where we’re trying to develop greater penetration. For example, we’ve been working with our alumni association in New York to hold each fall a networking event where students who are interested in getting employment in that area fly out to meet alums. We’ve been doing this for a few years in the Bay area, as well. Typically we’ll have as many as 150 alums show up and have about an equal number of students who will go up to network and learn more about opportunities and meet some folks who may be able to open some doors for them. We expanded that out in San Diego last year and have been doing outreach to Chicago. Also, our alums have been hosting corporate site visits at their companies, getting involved in an executive/alumni mentor program whe
