Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2023 Category Highlight – Career Development

Why career development?

“The university offers fantastic courses, seminars and workshops to help its students to be well-prepared with theories and practices for the future career world. Besides, all professors are always seeking out innovative initiatives to make their lectures interesting and thought-provoking, which lays a solid foundation to achieve greater success.” – Student from Malaysia

While career development cannot comprise the whole set of personal benefits linked to higher education, it points at one of the main functions of pursuing a degree. During the review collection phase, questions surrounding career development allow students to express the extent to which their study programme has contributed or is currently contributing to enhancing their employability.

The can rate their universities based on the provided support for their career development such as extracurricular courses, workshops and conferences, help in finding internships, etc.

How can you encourage and nurture student-interaction?

Here is what a student from 2021’s career development winner, University of California, Berkley had to say:

Career development should not be overlooked as a factor that students look for in choosing a school. Many students take their future potential into consideration and will want to know what you as a school can provide them. Further your ability to help by engaging with employers, bringing in counselors who can provide insights, organise workshops for students to learn more skills, and engaging with your alumni so students can begin with a strong network.

Do you want to know what your students are thinking about your institution? Participate in this years edition of the Global Student Satisfaction Awards and see how you compare to other schools. Learn more about how to participate here.