In late February, the History department brought together students, alumni, and faculty for a robust discussion in honor of major declaration. The department’s Director of Undergraduate Studies, professor Neslihan Şenocak, welcomed attendees to the event and facilitated two panels: one...
This year, 120+ students and alumni participated in our second annual Virtual Technical Practice Interview program, including 77 students and 45 alumni volunteers. Alumni and students reported having overwhelmingly positive experiences and look forward to doing it again!
On February 6th, students and employers gathered for the Policy and Social Impact Industry Showcase hosted by CCE and Women in Law and Politics . The agency representatives ranged from careers in non-profit, education, government and international affairs. Panelists shared valuable insight into different career paths that play a role in policy-making.
On January 24th, over 95 students came together in John Jay Lounge to learn about how to get started in your summer search process as a first-year student at Columbia.
We invited international students to join a conversation on majors and careers with advisors from the Berick Center for Student Advising (CSA), the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO), and the Center for Career Education (CCE), recognizing that each office provides unique and valuable advice to students as they explore and make decisions about majors and careers. These advisors work closely together on a cross-campus team focused on international students led by Multicultural Affairs in partnership with the International Students Advisors Board (ISAB). Highlights of this robust and rich conversation are below in Q&A format.
By PETE BRIDGE In November, we traveled to Durham and Raleigh, North Carolina to connect with employers from the biotech, startup, and healthcare spaces in the region. These conversations focused on the value of connecting to these organizations even though they aren’t located in the NYC area...
On November 14th, students and alumni gathered for the Student-Alumni of Color Career Panel and Networking event hosted by the Center for Career Education and the Black Alumni Council. The panelists, who represented a variety of industries, including law, architecture, tech, finance, arts and...
Let’s Talk About A Career In Marketing and Social Media By Grace Huntley , Communications and Event Management So you’ve seen marketing or social media internships or jobs advertised, but never been sure what the ROI really is. Or you’re just not convinced why you should spend...
On October 29 th , students and alumni gathered at the Center for Career Education for the annual Being Out in the Workplace Alumni Panel and Networking Event. The theme of the discussion this year was inclusion , and our panelists shared their journey and the impact being out in the workplace has had for themselves and others.
While many of us initially think of working as a doctor or nurse when considering healthcare professions, there are opportunities in advertising/marketing, pharmaceuticals, and software that are shifting the industry. Our panelists and networkers at our recent Healthcare Industry Showcase (hosted...
Virtual Intelligence is imperative in today’s work environments, whether you’re looking for a career in finance, health, business, or the non-profit sector. As the need for virtual interactions and online engagement rises domestically and globally, so does the need for virtual intelligent employees.
Whether you’ve landed an opportunity for this summer or you’re still searching, taking the proper steps to research the organization can pay off in the long-run.
These 5 Tips Can Help You Start Planning Your First Summer Our Spring 2019 Summer Planning for First-Years series kicked off with a student panel the first Friday of classes. Moderated by panel alumna Amaris Benavidez (SEAS ‘19), the panel featured Kai Morsink (CC ‘19), Giselle Valdez (CC ‘20),...
