Ratings of Career Services - 2006

In addition to asking questions related to employment and graduate education pursued, the alumni survey also encouraged graduates to rate the quality of several career planning services offered at the College of Charleston. Tables 32 through 34 compare the distribution of current scores with those obtained last year (Class of 2004-05).

Table 32
Career Planning and Advising Available in Department or School


Class of 2006 Class of 2005
Ratings Number   Percent Number   Percent
Did Not Use 67        21.1 81        24.6
Poor 26          8.2 27          8.2
Fair 43        13.5 36        10.9
Good  67        21.1 66        20.0
Very Good 76        23.9 81        24.6
Excellent  39         12.3 39         11.8
Total 318     100.0 330     100.0

Table 33
Career Exploration, Counseling, and Planning Services Available
Through the Office of Career Services


Class of 2006 Class of 2005
Ratings Number   Percent Number   Percent
Did Not Use 106       33.3 126       37.8
Poor  24         7.6 19         5.7
Fair   33       10.4 37        11.1
Good    67       21.1 61        18.3
Very Good   54       17.0 66        19.8
Excellent    34       10.7 24          7.2
Total 318     100.0 333     100.0

Table 34
Job Search Services Available Through the Office of Career Services


Class of 2006 Class of 2005
Ratings Number   Percent Number   Percent
Did Not Use  104        32.8  119        36.0
Poor    18         5.7    17          5.1
Fair   23         7.3   24          7.3
Good     60        18.9    60        18.1
Very Good    71       22.4    72        21.8
Excellent     41        12.9    39        11.8
Total 317      100.0 331      100.0
A recently added question on the alumni survey asked respondents to indicate whether they would choose CofC if they were to start their undergraduate education again. Responses to this question reveal that, generally, CofC alumni have a high level of appreciation for their alma mater.

Table 35
If you were to do it again, would you choose the
College of Charleston for your undergraduate education?


Number Percent
No     21       6.6
Yes    296       93.4
Total   317   100.0
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