Kellogg Alumni Resume Database
Frequently Asked Questions

How do I login to the Kellogg Alumni Resume Database?
Your Kellogg Account Name (lifelong email) and password will log you in.

Are there any fees for posting resumes in the Alumni Resume Database?
There are no fees.

Are there any fees for companies to search on the Alumni Resume Database?
Recruiters wishing to use the Alumni Resume Database will have to pay subscription charges for a 90 day or one year license. For information on ordering the Kellogg Alumni Resume Database, please visit: http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/career_employer/resume/index.htm

As an alumnus and a recruiter, do I have to pay to search the Alumni Resume Database?
All recruiters, including those that are also alumni, are required to pay to search the Alumni Resume Database. Kellogg alumni will receive a discount.

What if I find a new job and/or no longer want to be included in recruiter searches?
You can select “Inactive”, which means your details will not be included in any recruiter searches but will remain in the database for future use.

What happens if I select the “confidential” option?
A recruiter would be blocked from seeing your resume or any of your contact details. They only view your answers to the profile questions. Recruiters can contact confidential candidates by sending a blind email through the system without knowing the candidate’s email address. However, the content of your resume will be used when a recruiter does a keyword search, even when your account is set to Confidential.

How do recruiters conduct searches in the Resume Database?
Recruiters can scroll through all active alumni accounts in the database viewing individual profiles and resumes (unless an alumnus has opted to remain confidential). Recruiters can conduct single or multiple criteria searches, using the profile fields. Finally, they also may conduct keyword searches on resumes.

How do I update my account information, profile or resume?
You may access your account at any time to update your contact information and profile or to upload a new resume. Please remember to limit your resume to three pages.

What does it mean if my resume has "matched 3 searches" and "been viewed 7 times"?
This means your profile section and/or resume has matched 3 searches and has been viewed by recruiters 7 times. They Resume Database does not provide detailed information regarding who viewed your details and/or what position your profile matches. A recruiter will follow up directly if they are interested in contacting a candidate about an open position.

How will Kellogg alumni be included in the Alumni Focus database?
Alumni Focus is a database of alumni resumes from many of the world’s top business schools. All alumni who register for the Kellogg Alumni Resume Database and activate their account will automatically be included in recruiter searches via Alumni Focus, giving them the benefit of additional visibility. Similarly, when alumni make their account “inactive”, they will automatically be withdrawn from inclusion in the Alumni Focus database until they activate their account again. Their account settings will be identical (active/inactive; confidential status).

What if I still have questions?
Please email cmc@kellogg.northwestern.edu if you have questions.