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First-Destination Survey Automation

First-destination surveys are mandatory but painful. Prentus automates data collection through LinkedIn verification, dramatically improving response rates and data quality while freeing your team from months of survey chasing.

First-Destination Survey Automation - Prentus feature

3x

Higher response rates

80%

Less manual data entry

100%

LinkedIn-verified data

First-Destination Survey Automation detail view

How It Works

Prentus automatically captures employment data through LinkedIn verification for recent graduates. This provides verified first-destination data without requiring each graduate to complete a survey, though survey capabilities are available as a complement.

  • Powered by AI trained on career services best practices
  • Available 24/7 for students on any device
  • Integrates seamlessly with your existing workflows

Built for Career Services Teams

Absolutely. Prentus can combine LinkedIn-verified data with direct survey responses, giving you a hybrid approach that maximizes data coverage. The platform reconciles data from multiple sources into a single outcome record per graduate.

  • Advisor dashboard with real-time student analytics
  • Reduces staff workload on routine tasks
  • Easy onboarding with no IT infrastructure required
First-Destination Survey Automation advisor view
First-Destination Survey Automation results view

Real Results You Can Measure

Institutions report saving hundreds of staff hours per year by reducing the manual effort of survey distribution, follow-up calls and emails, and data cleaning. That time can be redirected to student-facing career services.

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The Old Way vs The Prentus Way

The Old Way

  • Manual survey distribution with low response rates
  • Outdated data from annual or biannual collection
  • Time-consuming data cleaning and verification
  • Compliance reporting takes weeks of staff time

The Prentus Way

  • Automated LinkedIn-verified data collection
  • Real-time outcome data updated continuously
  • Pre-verified employment information saves hours
  • One-click reporting aligned with compliance standards

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Prentus automate first-destination surveys?

Prentus automatically captures employment data through LinkedIn verification for recent graduates. This provides verified first-destination data without requiring each graduate to complete a survey, though survey capabilities are available as a complement.

Does this meet NACE standards?

Yes. Prentus outcome data aligns with NACE first-destination survey categories and reporting standards. The LinkedIn-verified data provides a reliable data source that meets the knowledge rate expectations of NACE reporting.

What response rates can we expect?

Institutions using Prentus typically see significant improvements in their knowledge rate because LinkedIn verification captures data for graduates who would never respond to a traditional survey.

Can we still collect survey responses alongside automated data?

Absolutely. Prentus can combine LinkedIn-verified data with direct survey responses, giving you a hybrid approach that maximizes data coverage. The platform reconciles data from multiple sources into a single outcome record per graduate.

How much time does this save?

Institutions report saving hundreds of staff hours per year by reducing the manual effort of survey distribution, follow-up calls and emails, and data cleaning. That time can be redirected to student-facing career services.

See Prentus in Action

Discover how First-Destination Survey Automation can transform your career services.