In the Know

Given the shifting labor market landscape, it can be a confusing time to navigate your job and internship search. During a recent discussion with our Employer and Alumni Relations (EAR) team at a Fridays for Your Future event, they shared what employers are saying about their current and future...

By JOanna Bubilek , Assistant Director, Employer and Alumni Relations In the past months, the whole world has had to pause and adapt to the new circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. No country, industry, or person was left uneffected, and now more than ever, the word “resilience” matters...

By Andrew Knutson , AssiStant Director, Employer and Alumni Relations As an industry, consulting has continued to evolve over the last few months. Changes with clients have led to uncertainty in the field, as certain sectors have been heavily impacted by the coronavirus and face revenue loss...

Our most recent Networking from Home event highlighted the Consulting industry. For this iteration, we were joined by representatives from Bain & Company, CBPartners, Charles River Associates, Gemic, Kearney, Mars & Co. and OnPrem Solution Partners. Students listened and engaged with the professionals in both a large panel and individual breakout rooms. We covered a wide range of subjects throughout the afternoon and compiled a list of tips and takeaways from the event centered around skills, case interviews, and networking. Here are a few of the takeaways…

As you consider your options for gaining real-world experience, we have highlighted various types of opportunities for you to consider. These alternatives can help you to develop skills, build your network, explore careers, and expand your resume. Read on to explore how one or a combination of...

The latest Networking from Home series even focused on all things finance. We hosted representatives from Vanguard, SMBC, Mastercard, Novantas, and Bank of NY Mellon for a 1-hour networking session on Zoom. Students were able to get introduced to all the representatives through learning quick facts about their organizations and preferences. Then there were three rounds of breakout rooms that lasted about 15 minutes in length, where students were able to ask any questions they had about the finance industry.

Even in challenging times, there are always options to help others and build your skills. We’ve put together a list of ways you can keep your skills sharp and strengthen your candidacy for your next opportunity.

Over the past few weeks, our Employer and Alumni Relations team has connected with over 20 employers in the financial services industry to get the latest on this year’s recruitment landscape. Here’s what we learned.

If you’re interested in pursuing a career related to human rights, The Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) has you covered.

Even as we all do our part to help flatten the curve, our current remote landscape also provides a unique opportunity to virtually connect with the others and build relationships.

While in-person events and large gatherings have been canceled, networking certainly has not!

Considering a summer research project? You have tons of research resources at your fingertips—even when you’re far from campus. CLIO , the CU libraries’ main search, gives you access to over 15 million catalogue items and almost 500 million articles. So, if navigating online research...

Relationships are essential, both in and out of work. Now more than ever the world is feeling the need for and the power of relationships. Understanding the relationships in your world of work is an important step towards being an effective worker. Each relationship that you have, has key aspects...

On February 27, multiple offices got together to celebrate our inaugural Academic Integrity Awareness Week which occurred on campus from February 24-28 in partnership with Columbia College and Columbia Engineering. There was ice cream, there were stories, free swag, and mingling with staff from the Berick Center for Student Advising (CSA), Center for Career Education (CCE), Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (URF), Academic Integrity, and Residential Life.

Where might your Columbia English major take you? Read on for insight from panelists at the English open house, as well as questions for reflection as you explore your career interests.