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June 2020

Hiring Trends and Tips for Navigating Your Job Search During Summer 2020

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...

COVID-19's Effects on the Consulting Industry

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...

How to prepare for case interviews and other takeaways from Networking from Home: Consulting

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…

May 2020

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Ways to Gain Experience

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...

Takeaways from Networking from Home: Finance

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.

Ways to Build Skills While Helping Others

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.

April 2020

March 2020

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Navigating Columbia and Beyond while Maintaining your Integrity

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.