This fall, our Career Advisors brought resume fundamentals directly into the classroom, visiting fifteen First-Year Seminars to deliver a short, practical presentation called “Building Your First College Resume: The Basics Every College Student Needs to Know.” The advisors walked students through why resumes matter early, what counts as experience (far more than most first-years expect), […]
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Growing as Student Advisors: What DSAs Explored in This Year’s Workshop
In October, Alejandro Alaniz ’18 led a full day workshop for Department Student Advisors and Career Advisors focused on the conversations they have every day with students who are sorting through majors, purpose, and belonging. Connecting Interests to Learning The morning began with the idea of hidden intellectualism, based on Gerald Graff’s work about the […]
Learning Global Health Firsthand: A Summer with the Institute for Family Health
Supported by the CCPD Summer Internship Stipend, this student spent the summer in Amman, Jordan, working with the Institute for Family Health to strengthen healthcare access for vulnerable communities. From identifying service gaps to supporting inclusive education initiatives, their work offered a powerful glimpse into the impact of global public health collaboration. “This summer, I […]
Making LinkedIn Work for You in 2025
LinkedIn has changed a lot since 2021 when I first shared these tips. Back then, the focus was mostly on having a polished profile and connecting with alumni. Those things still matter, but now there are more ways than ever to make LinkedIn work for you. 1. Start with the basics, then level up 2. […]
Exploring Biomedical Research at WMed
Supported by a CCPD summer internship stipend, Abigail Eilertson ’27 spent the summer in Dr. Adil Akkouch’s biomedical engineering lab at the Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. Her work with nanoparticles offered firsthand experience in how research drives medical innovation and confirmed a growing passion for medicine and discovery. “This summer, […]
Meet Alumni. Build Connections. Join a Hornet Huddle.
What if you could grab coffee with someone who once stood exactly where you are but now works for the Detroit Lions, the U.S. Department of State, or Johnson & Johnson? KConnect Week (Dec. 2–6) is all about meaningful connections between students and alumni. One of the best ways to get involved is through Hornet […]
Find Your Fit with PathwayU
Ever wish you had a career compass? Something that could get to know you, help you know yourself, and point you toward paths where you’ll thrive? Well… Kalamazoo College is now offering PathwayU, a brand-new online career assessment that helps you discover your strengths, explore majors and careers that fit you best, and connect to […]
Students Lead Civic Government Panel on Careers in Public Service
Political Science DSA Hollis Masterson ’26 and student leader Libby McFarlen ’26 partnered with Dr. Justin Berry, the Center for Civic Engagement, KVotes and the CCPD to host a dynamic conversation on civic careers last Tuesday with three Kalamazoo city leaders who also have strong ties to the K community. The panel featured Vice Mayor […]
Fall Employer Connection Fair Broke Records
The fall Employer Connection Fair brought together 15 organizations and more than 90 students in Dewing Commons for an afternoon of conversation, exploration, and opportunity. From healthcare and finance to city planning and public service, employers shared insights into what they look for in interns and new hires. Most were currently hiring for summer interns, […]
Conservation, Culture, and Career Clarity in Yellowstone
What happens when you combine field research, Indigenous partnership, and a passion for protecting wildlife? This CCPD stipend-supported internship with the Buffalo Field Campaign shows how one student gained career-defining skills while working to safeguard Yellowstone’s wild bison and educate visitors on their importance. Here is the story in her own words: “For my summer […]