Shorter information sessions were preferred. Results indicate a strong partiality to presentations of 1 hours or less. Although location seems to have only a minor influence on students decisions to attend, they prefer information sessions be held in facilities that are on-campus and within short walking distance. Students want to be informed of attire expectations in advance. A majority of students prefer to wear business casual clothes as opposed to wearing suits or campus casual attire.
Students prefer company representatives wear what they normally wear to work.
They expect substantial refreshments, such as buffets or fancy hors d oeuvres. Technical majors were the only group that enjoyed pizza. Unappealing refreshments and running out of food created a poor impression. Students observed the preparedness of presenters and they appreciated sessions that were organized and planned well. Videotapes and PowerPoint presentations were only appreciated if they were brief, interesting, and provided information students couldn t get elsewhere.