Alumni

Knox alumni who are seeking to change careers, make the transition from graduate school to the world of work, or simply seeking new opportunities are welcome to utilize our office and services.  

We also are actively seeking alumni involvement in our programs and initiatives designed to prepare Knox students for professional success.

Services for Alumni

Handshake, your headquarters for our online resources 

• Fully enabled app on Apple and Android (free download)
• Features all jobs, internships, externships, other opportunities
• Direct access to 400,000+ employers 
• National and international positions for all majors
• Calendar of Knox Career Center events
• Knox Resources Online Library; 24/7 accessible resume/cover letter samples, career prep topics advice, suggested websites

Vault, a powerful career research and exploration tool

• We have purchased Vault for your use; you access Vault on Handshake, in the Knox Resources Online Library. No unique login required.  

Assistance with Resumes, Cover Letters, Job Search Strategies, etc.

• We can assist you by phone or email for any assistance you may need.  Please look over our samples via our Resources tab in Handshake, under Career Center

How You Can Get Involved In Our Initiatives

Hire The Fire: Recruit Knox Student and Alumni Talent

The Bastian Family Center for Career Success is ready to help you recruit for jobs, internships, etc. and is offering several options (all at no charge) to help you do that:

• Encourage your employer to post opportunities to Knox through our new Handshake system.  Many employers already have a Handshake account.  All they need to do is select Knox College from the list of user schools. If your employer doesn’t have a Handshake account, email rscrawford@knox.edu for the Knox-specific link to the system.
• Take advantage of our Knox Resume Referral Service, exclusively offered to alumni. If you would like to gather resumes for your opening(s) simply email the details (what qualifications you’re seeking, a description of the position, deadline date for resumes) and we’ll handle the rest. Email Scott Crawford, rscrawford@knox.edu.
• Set up an on-campus or virtual Employer or Grad School Info Session. We target-market it, collect RSVP’s and handle the logistics.
• Join us for an informal Coffee and Conversations session on campus to meet with interested students. We can co-host those sessions with academic or student groups as well.
• Set up an On-Campus interview schedule. We set these up as 100% employer pre-screen.
• Be an Employer-In-Residence. 
• Participate in one of our events (in-person or virtual): mock interviews, speed networking, dinners, workshops, etc.
• Schedule a Virtual Career Chat with students. Contact Scott as listed above.    
• Want to try something else?  We want to hear your ideas!

Be A Networking Resource For Students And Other Alumni

If you are interested in serving as a resource for Knox students and alumni please contact Levi Morgan, Associate Director of College Engagement, at lamorgan@knox.edu.

Donate Professional Clothing

Through our heavily-utilized Career Clothing Closet program, students can access clothing for interviews, networking events, presentations, LinkedIn Profile pictures, formal events, etc. Clothing is all donated by alumni and friends of the college. We need and accept: Suits, Jackets, Dress Pants, Dress Shirts/Blouses, Ties, Shoes, Dress Socks, Overcoats, Briefcases, Dresses, and Accessories a student may need to make a positive impression.

You can either drop donations at our office (Alumni Hall - Suite 222) or ship to: Bastian Family Center for Career Success, Knox College, 2 East South Street, K-Box 232, Galesburg, IL 61401-4999. If you ship, please include a note in your shipment with your name and full mailing address. 

More Resources 

All of the resources available to Knox students are also available to alumni. This includes consulting on topics such as self-assessment, career exploration, job search strategies, resume & cover letter construction, and interviewing & negotiation skills. As well, Knox alumni are welcome to stop by to make use of the Bastian Family Center for Career Success's library and computer resources when on campus.

For more Alumni information, please visit the Knox Alumni page.