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When the Job Isn’t Real: How to Spot (and avoid) “Ghost” Jobs
If you’ve submitted for a job, waited a few weeks and not heard anything, or even gotten through a round or two of interviews and then simply never heard back again, you’re not on your own. And, you might have been a victim of a ghost job.A ghost job is a job posting that’s advertised with no plan to hire. According to a survey from ResumeBuilder, as many as 40% of businesses admit to posting fake listings in the past year, and nearly 30% have one or… Read more
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K to NYC: Big Apple Connections for First-Gen Students
Instead of a typical spring break, ten first-generation students from Kalamazoo College packed their bags for New York City as part of the K to NYC Trek, led by CCPD Assistant Director Alejandro Alaniz. Over five days, students shadowed alumni in workplaces ranging from finance and nonprofit work to media and theater. The goal? To… Read more
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Curious About Working Abroad? These K Alumni Are Living It!
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, students had the chance to explore life and work beyond U.S. borders through the virtual event What’s it like to Work Abroad? Co-sponsored by the German Studies Department and the Center for Career and Professional Development, the event featured three Kalamazoo College alumni currently living and working in Europe: Dr.… Read more