We’ve created a wealth of resources to assist you in your career development, including how-to guides, samples, and advice on resumes, cover letters, negotiating, interviewing, and more! Use these pages to learn essential tips and strategies to help you navigate your job or internship search.
Winter Updates
During the winter season, CCE remains open and available to support you in your career journey. Take a look at some of our highlighted resources that can help you reflect upon your fall semester, turn an eye towards the spring, and consider how we can help you set and achieve...
Design Your Next Steps
Our team is here to support your journey. Finding a fulfilling career requires dedicating time and purposefully integrating career exploration into your life at Columbia. We invite you to partner with us as you navigate your career path through our career development model.
Resumes & CVs
Your resume or CV is often a hiring manager's first point of contact with you. Resumes and CVs represent you on paper, and showcase why you're right for a position. Explore our resources for telling your story through your resume or CV.
Cover Letters
Why are cover letters important, and how can you write them well? Use our resources to learn how to structure your cover letter, determine what to include, and connect your experience to the employer’s needs.
Networking
Networking is the process of making connections and building relationships. These connections provide you with knowledge, information, and additional contacts—all of which can help you tap into unadvertised job or internship opportunities.
Negotiating and Evaluating Offers
Negotiation is a fundamental part of business. During the hiring process alone, you will find yourself negotiating your starting salary, the scope of your job responsibilities, your benefits package and more. Keep reading for tips on evaluating, negotiating, accepting, and declining offers.
Interviews
Like any skill, interviewing is something that can be improved with practice. Check out the resources we've put together to help you ace your next interview.
Workplace
Whether you're starting a new job or reflecting on a previous position, we'll show you how to navigate the workplace and unpack work experiences to better focus your career journey.
Career Advancement
Whether you are new to the world of work or have years of experience behind you, determining your next career move can be a challenging process. Check out our tips for taking the next step in your career, from developing your professional brand or getting a promotion to re-entering the workforce or transitioning into a new industry.
Graduate School
Depending on your goals, graduate school may be a means to further pursue your academic or research interests, prepare to enter a field of work, or advance your career. These resources will help you reflect on factors to consider when considering and applying to graduate school.
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