Whether you are an experienced alum or a new grad we have resources to help you achieve your career development goals.

  • Job search strategy and management tips
  • career transition resources
  • industry research tools
  • resumes and other materials guides
  • professional development opportunities

Resources

Things to do Before, During, and After Your Interview

An employer will invite you for an interview if they believe that you have the skills to succeed at their company. We’ve compiled our suggestions on how to prepare for the interview and demonstrate that you are the best candidate for the position.

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Finding a Job: The Employer Perspective

CCE regularly hears from employers who have interviewed Columbia students and alumni for positions at their organizations. We gather this feedback so that we can better inform and prepare you for...

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Prepare for a Software or Technical Interview

Planning to interview for a software or technical position? Refer to these tips and resources to help you prepare!

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Informational Interviewing is Key to Your Job Search

Informational interviews are a great way to learn about a career field of interest to you, build your network, and connect with professionals in an industry.

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Understanding the Recruiting Process

Every organization has their own recruiting process and timeline. While finding out this information may seem daunting, doing a bit of targeted research will go a long way.

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Making the Transition into the Workplace

Congratulations! You’ve accepted a new job, but now what do you do?

Getting through the first few months in a new job post-graduation can be exciting but also can present some challenges...

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Finding Your Best-Fit Graduate Program

So, you’ve determined that attending graduate school is the right next step for you. You’ve got a clear idea of what degree to pursue, and you know how it will help you take the next steps in your career journey. Now, it’s time to find the schools and departments that match your academic background, interests, and goals.

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Four Steps to Make a Career Change

As a career changer there are many important factors you may consider. Here are some resources and tips to help navigate your transition. Career Assessments

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Common Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

Preparation is the key to interview success. We’ve included examples of the most common interview questions and how to answer them

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Prepare for the Interview: Sample Questions

Interviewing is a key part of the job search, and you never know what questions will come up. We’ve put together a list of sample questions you might encounter, so you can better prepare for them.

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Great Questions to Ask During an Interview

At the end of any interview, you will be given the opportunity to ask questions. Here are some key questions to ask at the end of an interview.

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Interview with Confidence

Preparing in advance always makes for a good interview. This page will help you to answer different types of common interview questions with confidence.

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You Got a Second Interview! Now What?

Congratulations—you made it through your first-round interview! It’s likely that the first round interview was conducted by phone or virtually—now they want to meet you in person.

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Sample Cover Letters

These sample cover letters will help you get started and give you an idea of what to include in your own letters!

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Graduate School: Factors to Consider

Deciding to go to graduate school is a big decision that often comes with lots of questions. We’ve put together a list of factors for you to consider.

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Building Your Skills Outside of the Classroom

The skills you develop as you pursue your degree at Columbia will help you prepare for the work world. But for many, building industry-specific skills — like Excel, advanced accounting, or video editing — might not happen within an academic setting. These resources can help you build these skills.

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5 Workplace Etiquette Tips Every Professional Should Know

Whether you are starting your first internship or have many years of professional experience under your belt, how you present yourself to others in the workplace matters.

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Evaluating Offers

Congratulations on having received a Full Time job offer! If you’re wondering if your offer is as good as it sounds, keep reading.

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3 Tips for Attending Networking Events with Confidence

Have you ever been to a networking event and not known how to get the conversation started? Or have you ever been asked “Tell me about yourself?” and not known how to respond?

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How to Explain Employment Gaps

Learn tips to address employment gaps on your application materials and in interviews.

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Follow-up Letters: The Extra Touch

Here we talk about when and how to send a great follow-up letter, whether to build a new professional relationship or reconnect with an old one.

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In the Know

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Highlights from the Networking from Home: International Alumni Panel Event

In celebration of International Education Week , CCE in collaboration with the International Student Advisory Board, China Global Connections and the Africa Development Group had an intimate virtual discussion with 4 alumni located in London, Madrid, New York and Pittsburgh.Read more
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