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National Alumni Career Mobility Survey
K alumni, we need your voice! 📣 You’re invited to take part in the National Alumni Career Mobility (NACM) Survey, developed by the Career Leadership Collective. This annual survey is the first of its kind to inform career-readiness practices at colleges and universities across the U.S., and we’re thrilled to be tracking alumni career mobility… Read more
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Exploring Career Paths: Psychology Majors Engage with Alumni
This past spring, the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), in collaboration with the Psychology Department, offered newly declared psychology majors a unique opportunity to explore their career possibilities through an innovative approach. Typically, Hornet Huddles—career conversations that connect students and alumni in one-on-one or small group settings—take place outside the classroom. However, this… Read more
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Chicago Externship Trek: Connecting Students with Alumni and Career Opportunities
In June, the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) piloted the Chicago Externship Trek, offering first-year and sophomore students a unique chance to explore career paths through job shadows in Chicago. Running from June 12 to June 14, 2024, this initiative provided 20 students with hands-on experience and valuable networking opportunities with alumni. Innovative… Read more
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Linguistic Skills in Professional Communications
In a remarkable collaboration this fall, K’s Spanish Department partnered with the CCPD on a specialized assignment for Senior Seminar Students. Career Coach Alejandro Alaniz ’18 hosted students for one-on-one mock interview sessions conducted exclusively in Spanish. Engaging in professional conversations and interviews in Spanish not only bolstered their language skills but also instilled confidence… Read more