Universities and career centers are constantly trying to gain insight into their students’ internship and career experiences to not only improve their own process and curriculum but also to report outcomes to publications that rank the value of their degrees. Career centers also need their students and alumni to report their internship and job offers to understand interests and hiring trends specific to their university. This information is critical to every school’s experiential learning program – which in turn is a critical part of career development. As a student, you’re probably wondering, “…What do I get out of this?” Below are a few reasons why students and recent graduates should inform their universities of their career journey written by Emily Mowry from GradLeaders.

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  1. Increases the value of your degreeSince school rankings are often tied to employment outcomes, an increase in reported jobs and internships reflects how successful you were compared to other schools’ students, in receiving an offer during or after college.
  2. Builds employer- university relationshipsIf a company hired students from your institution in the past and had a positive experience, they will hire more students from your university in the future. This helps your university build deeper relationships and expand their list of employer partners.
  3. Helps other students land a jobYour career center will create a database of offers and salaries from different companies, positions, and industries to help current students compare offers and find the right one for them. By reporting your offers and experiences, you’re helping other students expand their network and potentially land a job at the same company.
  4. Gives back to your universityAn increase in reported internship and job offers can help your school receive federal student aid. Universities are rated in terms of their accessibility, graduation rates, and outcomes. Those with higher performance measurement rates will receive funding.  Plus, as your school becomes more successful so do you.

**Information here is adapted from GradLeaders**