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

  • Social Connections and Career Advising

    “My work as a Career Advisor has been largely defined by my interactions with others. When I started in this position as a sophomore, I learned a lot from my fellow Career Advisors in watching and listening to their interactions with students. Through exploring the resources offered by the studio and by connecting with others… Read more

  • Why “Follow Your Passion” Is Bad Career Advice (Especially for College Students)

    “Follow your passion” sounds great on paper—who wouldn’t want a job that feels like play? But in reality, this advice can leave young people feeling frustrated, stuck, and like they’re failing some imaginary life test. The truth is, most people don’t have one clear, burning passion from the start, and even if they do, interests… Read more

  • Career Myths Busted: A “Major” Misconception 

    It’s a common myth: choose the “right” major, and your dream career will naturally follow. But the truth? Your major is just one part of your career story. Many successful professionals work in fields that are so-called “unrelated” to their undergraduate degrees.  What really matters? Transferable skills. The critical thinking you develop in a philosophy… Read more