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On Monday, October 29 th , CCE, First-In-Family Programs, the Academic Success Program, and FLIP co-sponsored an event called Telling Your Story as a First Generation or Low-Income Student – Alumni Panel and Networking. It was an opportunity to hear from alumni about the ways in which their identity played a role in successfully navigating Columbia and the job search and how experiences inside and outside the classroom gave them skills that employers seek.

Dear, CCE, I went through on-campus interviewing and did not get a job. What do I do now? Dear Student, Don’t panic! On-campus interviewing is simply one way to get a job. The vast majority of companies and industries hire on an as-needed basis, meaning they hire when a position is available rather...

A few of our favorite episodes of Harvard Business Review ’s Women at Work podast, which focuses on specific challenges women face in the workplace.

Congratulations on declaring your major! Now that you’ve begun to narrow down your academic focus, you may be starting to think about ways to explore bringing your academic interests to the professional world. 4 ways to uncover & discover opportunities to put your academic interests to work...

I’m thinking about graduate school and not sure who would be best to ask for a reference or how I should go about it. Help!

Dress for success with CCE’s Clothing Closet Service !

Now you’re in the swing of things. Keep the momentum going! You may have finally figured out how to navigate the commute and the names of your coworkers, but there’s more to learn to become a fully-fledged superstar intern. Look for opportunities – in regard to not only your projects, but also to...

If you’re considering Consulting, the time for preparation is now. The consulting industry is wide-ranging and one of the most in-demand entry-level options for students. The good news is, the industry is hiring and will continue to seek bright and eager new graduates for their programs...

This fall, CCE career counselor Sarah Goldberg and GS Dean Tiffany Decker teamed up to dig into the questions we often hear from students about applying to graduate school. How do I figure out where to apply? How do I put in a compelling application? And how do I secure an effective letter of recommendation from my professors?

Over sixty first-year CC, SEAS, and GS students gathered in John Jay Lounge last Friday for the My First Summer Student Panel, the first of four events in the Summer Planning for First-Years workshop series this spring. In discussion with moderator Patrick Flanagan (CC ‘18), five upperclass...

This fall we decided to come to you, so our career counselors went on the road to help busy seniors get ready for their after graduation plans in East Campus Residence Hall. CC, SEAS and GS students chatted with our counselors on a walk-in basis on topics including their resume, LionSHARE, graduate school, LinkedIn and career search.

She shared with us some other visas students may also consider pursuing in addition to the H1B, such as the E, H, I, J, L, O, P, R, and TN.

To find an organizational fit and career advancement be sure to research companies and document your accomplishments, a panel of LGBTQ professionals advised an audience of undergraduate and graduate students at the Center for Career Education on Wednesday night, November 8, 2017. The panel on Navigating Your Queer Career and Job Search was organized by CCE, qSTEM and Graduate Queer Trust with support from cosponsors Columbia Queer Business Society, Engineering Graduate Student Council, GS Alliance, and Proud Colors .

Dress for Success with CCE’s Clothing Closet ! Thanks to generous donations from alumni, we have new suits available to borrow!

Record Breaking Year We’re breaking records this summer administering over $1 million in grants and funding awards to support 304 Columbia students! This cycle we saw our highest volume of applicants and an unparalleled total amount awarded at $1,083,241. Our recipients represent Columbia...