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<p class=MsoNormal>Greetings,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Early-bird ends tomorrow, so it’s time to make your
travel plans for <a href="http://www.theplacementexchange.org/event">The
Placement Exchange 2012</a>. Why join all your closet student affairs friends
in Phoenix? <b><i>Put simply, with The Placement Exchange you have the best
chance of finding the job you want</i></b>…and we have the data to prove
it. Since everyone in higher education is talking about making decisions from
assessment information here are real numbers to help guide your choice.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The TOP THREE (data-driven) reasons to come to TPE<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'>3)
You want a job! TPE is where the jobs are. Check out these amazing numbers:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b>Over 220 available positions (141 postings)
for TPE Phoenix;<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Over <b>11,000 interviews</b> took place at TPE
Philly;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Over <b>1,200 hiring employers</b> were in
attendance;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Over <b>500 job <i>postings</i> </b>at TPE
Philly, representing hundreds more actual <i>positions;</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]>Even though most student affairs entry jobs are
housing, over 25% of postings at TPE are non-reslife positions, thanks to our
unique <a href="http://www.theplacementexchange.org/about/index.cfm">professional
association co-sponsorships</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'>2)
TPE TAKES CARE OF YOU — Job searching isn’t easy yet <b>over 94% of
candidates</b> recommend TPE for other candidates. Even with all the
excitement, TPE maintains a focus on you the candidate with features (like
quiet spaces, smaller interview areas, and wireless just to name a few) that
maintain an intimate feel and keep the experience from being
overwhelming. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>And the surprising number one reason you should come to
Phoenix? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>1)<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span><![endif]> A <b>remarkable 98%</b> of attending <b><i>employers</i></b>
recommend TPE. By treating universities right, they pick TPE year after
year. Position postings for the 2012 conference already on par with last
year’s event so don’t miss out!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Over 150 signed up for the TPE
webinar on “<a href="https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/574983786">Beginning
Your Job Search</a>” and you can check that out right now (not to mention
the complimentary <a
href="http://www.theplacementexchange.org/candidates/u/resources/resreview.cfm">resume
review</a> once you <a
href="http://www.theplacementexchange.org/candidates/u/login/index.cfm?m=2">sign
up</a>). At just $89 to register, TPE is, to quote several assessment
responses, “the best bang for the buck!” If you have questions we
are more than happy to help. <a
href="http://www.theplacementexchange.org/about/contact.cfm">Contact us</a>!
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>See you in Phoenix,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Matthew Trainum<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Chair, The Placement Exchange 2012<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>P.S. Quick Travel Tips: Book early! Check airlines not on
the big search pages cheaper deals (still under $299 roundtrip on Southwest and
Jetblue and American) and use our <a
href="http://www.naspa.org/conf/hotels/roommate.cfm">roommate matcher</a>
to split the hotel.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>P.S.S. Average temperature in March is 77 degrees.
Pack the shades and come on down!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i>*all survey data directly from the TPE 2011 post-event
assessment and TPE 2011 attendance data</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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Victoria</span><span style='color:black'><br>
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tel 202.265.7500, ext. 1163 | fax 202.898.5737<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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