[Histonet] RE: Input needed

[Pam Barker]

Hi Mary and Jason,

I am a recruiter who works exclusively in permanent placement of
histology professionals nationwide. Here in Orlando Keiser University
has a great Histology program and I work with the new grads on job
placement. What I have found is that the biggest challenge for a new
grad in this economy is the lack of entry level positions. Most of the
employers want someone with a minimum of 2 years of experience. I blame
it on the economy because 3 years ago I placed as many new grads as
experienced techs and nowadays it is very difficult not only for me to
place a new grad but for the new grads to find positions themselves.
Most labs seem to be shortstaffed so they can't take the time to
supervise a new grad. I suggest that you contact the career placement
center of the school that has the histology program that you are
thinking about attending ask them what their placement rate is for
histotechs. Be sure and find out not only how many of their techs get
jobs but how many get jobs in the local area and how many needed to
relocate to find employment. If there is not a career placement center I
suggest that you talk with the program director or one of the
instructors.


Thank You!
 
 
Pam Barker
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