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. […]
On Friday, April 25, the Kalamazoo College Senior Reception with Alumni brought together more than 60 students and nearly all members of the Alumni Association Engagement Board (AAEB) for connection, celebration, and reflection. Held in the Light Fine Arts Lobby, this annual event offers graduating seniors a chance to engage in meaningful, informal conversations with […]
Each year, the CCPD collects information from graduating seniors through the First Destination Survey (FDS). The FDS is a brief questionnaire that captures what’s next for you after Kalamazoo College. Whether you’re heading into a job, graduate school, service program, or still exploring your options, your response matters. Why take it? Because this survey isn’t […]
“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 […]
“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, […]
“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 […]
“Being a Career Advisor in the Career Studio was never my original intention. During my first year at K, I noticed that the CCPD Office Assistant role was hiring and available, and I was looking for an on-campus job. While working as an assistant, I had always revered the Career Advisors, who always appeared to […]
Curious about how to turn your love of sports into a real career? Whether you’re dreaming of working behind the scenes at major league stadiums or managing sports events on a national scale, our upcoming alumni panel is your chance to hear how K grads made it happen—and how you can too. The Alumni Association […]
“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 […]
“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 […]
