Once upon a time, most colleges had a job board in a hall somewhere, with postings for seniors looking for employment upon graduation. Later, many progressive schools opened placement offices to help graduating students find a job. The career center concept has grown and expanded over the last 10 to 15 years. Almost all colleges and universities now have full-service career centers where students can avail themselves of counselors, company literature, the Internet, job banks, skills assessments, testing, seminars, job fairs, and help with resumes and cover letters.
People go to college to get jobs.
So, it makes sense for colleges to make career planning a major focus. With a student body of 3,200 to 3,500 undergraduates, Emerson is smaller than many schools in the region, but its career services are typically comprehensive. In fact, Emerson often goes a step beyond, with internships and alumni connections in a variety of fields. As a school specializing in performing arts and communications fields, Emerson has many graduates who help young students make career connections in such competitive areas as television, radio, writing and publishing, performing arts, and public relations. The school even has a Los Angeles satellite campus and well-placed alumni eager to help students get interviews or internships in the entertainment industry.