Online Job

The Internet provides an alternate way to deliver information and guidance to

students who cannot come to a physical career center office because of their

dispersed geographical locations or because of scheduling conflicts. For online

colleges and universities without regional campus locations, the Internet provides

the connection for not only academic courses, but also all student support

services.

There is a need for awareness of student support services for prospective online

students – about what they can expect and should look for when comparing

programs – as well as higher education administrators and service providers –

about current practices in the industry and new innovations on the horizon.

This report explores the availability of formal career services activities at online

colleges and universities. A review of recent research and the career center

websites at 10 online colleges and universities help to answer the following

questions:

• Why are career services important for today’s online learner?

• What are typical higher education career services and which of these

are most popular with students?

• What types of career services are currently offered online by

predominantly online colleges?

• How do career services at traditional and online schools compare?

• What career services innovations are on the horizon?

• What should prospective students ask online colleges about career

planning and job search support?

• How can career centers continue to leverage technology for delivery of

services?