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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the Guilds of Kalamazoo College? If you don't find what you're looking for here, feel free to contact us at career@kzoo.edu.
Why are the Guilds on LinkedIn?
After careful consideration of the options for a "home" for the Guilds of Kalamazoo College, we decided on the public platform of LinkedIn.com, allowing anyone access who might be interested. This intentional choice has the potential of connecting the multitude of "K" alumni already using LinkedIn with students, faculty, staff, and community professionals around common interests--globally. It’s almost as if LinkedIn were created for the Guilds of Kalamazoo College!
New features are rolling out for LinkedIn "Groups" that will continue to help us help our constituents make connections for their professional development.
Quick Facts:
- LinkedIn has over 135 million members in over 200 countries (about ½ of all members are outside the U.S).
- Executives from all Fortune 500 companies are LinkedIn members.
- A new member joins LinkedIn approximately every second.
- It is free. (Upgraded memberships are available for a fee, however they are not at all necessary for full Guild involvement)
Other FAQs
- What if I'm not a "K" alum, student, faculty, or staff member?Regardless of their past or present affiliation to the College, the Guilds welcome new members...
- Why are the Guilds on LinkedIn?After careful consideration of the options for a "home" for the Guilds of Kalamazoo College,...
- What is LinkedIn?LinkedIn is a free professional networking website that is similar in format to social networking...
- What do I do once I find someone I’d like to talk to on the Guilds/LinkedIn?Example: You do an Advanced Search on LinkedIn and find a Kalamazoo College alumn(ae/us) who...
- How many Guilds are there?There are currently five Guilds; Business, Health, Justice & Peace, Law, and Sustainability. There are...
- How much do I have to share on the Guilds to be a member?When you initially set up a LinkedIn profile, LinkedIn will ask for your first and...
- What kinds of student questions make great discussion posts?The best questions are those which invite professionals in the Guilds to offer specific ideas...
- Who can see my profile and what will they see?Your profile is visible in varying degrees to LinkedIn members who've signed in to Linkedin.com: LinkedIn members...
- How much does this cost?Being a member of The Guilds of Kalamazoo College is absolutely free. There are no...
- How can alumni benefit from and contribute to the Guilds?The Guilds of Kalamazoo College are designed for alumni to lend their passions, expertise, and...
- How do the Guilds help "K" faculty?“Joining” the Guilds of Kalamazoo College allows faculty members to connect with current and previous...
- What is a Pre-Guild?Pre-Guilds serve as gathering places for individuals interested in developing future Guilds at Kalamazoo College. ...
- What are the Guilds of Kalamazoo College?Unique to Kalamazoo College and housed in the Center for Career and Professional Development, the...
- How do the Guilds help students?The Guilds of Kalamazoo College allow you to: connect with other like-minded students, alumni, and passionate...
