-.a :rv - r .r . .... a .f.w ..rr r: . r ...1 w n a. . G ยข fI ..%..% T . ' h-uh ~f ,m calf~ ,-..f r .a1,~* t r t i :?7I ",1"1 -, , - -. o i ... o.~..;,,. Mme- ILA in imim ' _ a _. i ne mIcnigar Ladltae ffuirooK - +rs aa~y, VAuctI ':_'* GRAU ATE PR RAM! kf . } c l Vr r I i r .-.4 1t )- T 't. i r. _ -FACIP THE JOB MARK- . Ash, a -lw__ w v v 'U' reputation gives students edge in job hunt By Peter RomerFriedman Daily Staff Reporter A new out-of-state University student might say the value of a University education is $26,000 times four years. But most alums, professors and students say the University experience is priceless, enriched with learning, diversity and discipline. Each year, thousands of students enter and just as many depart for the real world where graduates test the value of their University education for the first time. How does the University's value compare to the value of smaller schools, Ivy league schools and other state schools? There is no empirical formula, although U.S. News and World Report magazine ranks the University 23rd overall and seventh academically. The University has a diverse student body - 40,000 strong, including graduates and undergraduates. The University's School of Business Administration is No. 1 in the nation and most of its graduate programs rank high nationally. But how will these reputations help the University graduate in joining the work force? "U of M is a well known and respected school for acade- mics and athletics," said LSA senior Jarrod Montague. "Employers and graduate schools all acknowledge that Michigan is a difficult school to exceed in academically, and it has an environment where not only can you learn from the faculty but you learn from your peers." Many students say the greatest value the University has to offer is the high quality of teaching. "It's a big school but if you want it to be small it is," said Bachelors degree worth time, money File Photo A University graduate reaches for the stars. A degree from the maize and blue should help her get ahead In the market. LSA sophomore Jeff Gorman. "The teachers are here to help you. You go into a class of 500 people and the next day you can have a private discussion with the professor. You just have to go out and get it." But an SNRE senior who asked that his name not be used said too many people overestimate the value of a Univeristy education. "This is a very research-based University," the senior said. "The professors are really geared towards research instead of teaching us." Tosha Downey, who graduated from the School of Public Policy in 1996 and now works as a Ryan Foundation Fellow in Chicago, said the University not only prepared her academi- cally, but its diversity prepared her to function in the real world. "My educational preparation was very sufficient, very good for the world I'm in," Downey said. Downey said the University has very little segregation among the student body and "there's a lot of interaction between all students." By Mike Spahn Daily Staff Reporter With the job*market changing and employers' needs becoming more spe- cialized, many students now think they must pursue a graduate school degree to get a good job. But some campus experts say soon-to-be graduates may not need to take out a second round of loans quite yet. Charity Bracy, a second-year gradu- ate student working toward a Master's of Social Work degree, said she didn't think her undergraduate degree would be enough to find employment. "I had a BA in psychology and its hard to find a decent job that has oppor- tunities for advancements with just that degree," Bracy said. And Bracy is not alone. Statistics compiled by the Council of Graduate Schools show a steady increase in the number of graduate student enrollment over the past decade. Their survey, taken in conjunction with the Educational Testing Service, began in 1986. The survey shows that the num- ber of graduate students has increased from just over 1 million in 1985 to over 1.2 million in 1995. "There was a big growth in the early 1990s," said Peter Syverson, vice presi- dent for research at CGS. Homer Rose, assistant dean for acade- mic programs at Rackham, said the school's number of applicants has fol- lowed this national trend. "I would say the number is steadily increasing and has been for years," Rose said. Syverson said the need for a post- graduate degree is almost always decid- ed by the particular field and the market at the time. "The big driver is the market, when it is up, graduate enrollment goes down," Approximate number of U.S. graduate school attendees: 1985: 1 million 1995: 1.2 million Syverson said. Officials at the University's Office of Career Planning and Placement said certain fields do require more than an undergraduate education. "Certainly, there are positions that require a graduate degree," said Tom Lehker, the senior assistant director for Graduate Student Services. "Social work, public health and numerous other fields are examples." Rose feels the graduate school stu- dent pool has shifted greatly over the past 20 years. "As the boom came off for Law schools and MBA students, numbers in other fields have continuously grown," Rose said. But despite the increase in those seeking graduate degrees, Lehker said his office feels responsible to meet the needs of all students, regardless of the degrees they have. Lehker said CP&P ensures that four years of college is still worth the money and worth the effort. "Some employers come to us with very narrow expectations," Lehker said. "It's one of our jobs to show the employers that they can meet their needs in many different ways." Bracy said she felt her undergraduate degree was too broad to qualify her for a job. "You're a lot more marketable if you have a master's, but it is still hard to find a job," Bracy said. "It is still hard, but you have more options." 6 el AN[U NIVERSITY o IYISCOVFSCHOOL of N( PAUL TALANIAN/Daily Job Direct's Brandon Kooman briefs LSA sophomore Sabrina Rapoport on what his company has to offer students in front of his company's Technology Bus. Kooman and Job Direct's bus appeared on campus last Monday. Internet sites provide many modem inks to job market Second Career Nursing Program The University School of Nurs concurrent BSN/N\ persons with bach( other fields. You complete a BSD prepare for the R NCLEX exam and months. A Univer School of Nursi Science Degree completed in an a terms. For info call (313) 763-5985 By William Nash Daily Staff Reporter Turn on the computer, surf the Web, enter an address, fill out a form, get hired. If it seems simple, that's because it is. Many companies are offering Internet services that match students with dream jobs. "Using the Internet is more efficient and faster than traditional methods," said JobDirect market manager Thompson Godfrey. "Realistically, the whole process only takes 20-30 minutes." JobDirect, located at http://www job- direct.com, rolled a company bus onto the University campus last week to pub- licize its free Internet site. They set up laptops in the basement of the Michigan Union to attract potential students. "It's hard to say how they reacted, but the crew has said students were into it," Godfrey said. JobDirect and Visa sponsored a talk by author and motivational speaker Patrick Combs, but students didn't flock to hear his advice: Only a dozen students came to the seminar, which billed itself as a les- son on how to get a great job. "There are many services out there, such as JobDirect, which are devoted to help with finding your dream job," Combs said. He also explained the importance of using the University's Office of Career Planning and Placement (CP&P) ser- vices, and gave tips on how to prepare for an interview. Other companies offer similar ser- vices. Bernie Milano, partner in change of recruiting at KPGM,'explained the process of using the Internet to find ajob. "Start by finding Websites that inter- est you. Another vehicle is to seek out hiring companies directly, by visiting their Websites," Milano said. The number of hits on KPGM's site, at http://www.kpgmcampus.com, has been steadily increasing since the creation of a game that asks trivia questions and gives interviewing tips. For each round of the game, the number of players has increased by about 300 people, account executive Jill Oestreicher said. KPMG also notes that it receives 33 percent of its resumes by fax or e-mail. Though the company doesn't know the total number of jobs that have been supplied by the service, Godfrey said JobDirect has had many positive testi- monials from its users. "It's tough to track, but we know of many people who've -used the service successfully,' Godfrey said. There is no shortage of jobs avail- able: JobDirect advertises for compa- nies all over the country, big and small, including IBM, Intel and Delta Air Lines. A complete list of companies that offer the service is available through Yahoo on the Web at http.//wwwvahoo.com. 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