The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) is committed to helping all K students participate in internships so they can gain experience and successfully transition into careers post-graduation. To alleviate the financial burden on students participating in unpaid internships, the CCPD has updated its summer internship stipend program. While the CCPD believes that all […]
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One Major: Multitudes of Possibilities
Come see what K grads from your major are doing after K! Leave with ideas (and snacks). We’re celebrating all majors after Declaration of Major Day down in the Career Studio on Wednesday, February 1st 2023, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. “What are you going to do with that major?” That can be a […]
Save the date for February career fairs
Save the date for February’s job/internship fairs for K students. Three are in person, and the CCPD will reimburse you for transportation if you need it. These fairs are the largest local recruiting events of the year for college students! Wondering which employers will be there, and/or what they’re looking for in applicants? Check out […]
Email Tips/Tricks from CCPD & CCE
The following is a compilation of email writing tips put together by Riley Gabriel, Program Associate, CCE, and Rachel Wood, Assistant Director, CCPD. Components of a professional email Email Examples The following two email examples offer some obvious and not so obvious clues to professional email writing. Example #1 Subject: From: Riley Gabriel To: Moises […]
Is Forage legit?
This fall I chose two different job simulations with Forage: one focusing on data visualization and one focusing on marketing.
Record #’s of students at Career Studio
This Winter saw record numbers of K students visiting the Career Studio— and we expect that this will only continue as we head in to Spring. Haven’t visited us yet? Check it out— we’re here to help you. No question is silly, no visit is too late (or too early!) in your college career. We […]
What Can I Do With This Major?
Meet a K grad in your field at a Hornet Huddle!
K students, 60+ alumni have signed up to meet with you 1:1 via Zoom during Winter Break. Read on… A 20-minute meeting with a K alum in your field of interest could change your life. Or… if it doesn’t “change your life”, it can at least give you some solid direction/advice! Hornet Huddles are now open in […]
Career Studio Now Open!
The Career Studio, located in Dewing Basement, is a dynamic drop-in space where all K students can stop by without an appointment with “Life After K” questions. Student Career Ambassador staff can answer questions about resumes, cover letters, job and internship searches, and more! The Studio is open Monday through Friday from 10 am – […]
Collaborate with the CCPD
Good morning, K Faculty and Staff, The CCPD regularly partners with faculty/academic departments on career development projects. Are you interested in a presentation or class visit from the CCPD? Let us know here: https://career.kzoo.edu/outreach-request/. We prefer one week’s notice to ensure coverage, but are open to your contacting us whenever you need. We will get back […]