CCPD News

  • 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

  • Why You Should Consider Becoming a Career Advisor

    “Working as a Career Advisor at the Center for Career and Professional Development has been one of the most rewarding and formative experiences of my time at Kalamazoo College. I actually stumbled into this role somewhat unexpectedly; at the time, the career studio didn’t have any posted opening for students workers – but after landing… Read more

  • Support, Skills, and Growth: Why This Role Matters

    “I became a Career Advisor after my friends recommended that I apply. Although I had previous on-campus roles where I supported fellow students, the opportunity to learn more about career development drew me to this role. I have learned so much about current career trends and essential information regarding resumes and other necessary career documents,… Read more

  • Finding Joy in the Job Search. Yes, Really!

    “Working with resumes and job hunting wasn’t a new endeavor to me when I got to college, seeing as I stepped on campus already having gotten an on-campus job but I saw the whole process as rather tedious and yet anxiety inducing. Then, when preparing to apply for the Career Advisory (CA) position, I entered… Read more