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.

Information learned through these interactions will also help you make informed career decisions. Be proactive, take the initiative to reach out, and it will pay off!

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4 Steps to Create Your Online Brand through Social Media

According to a 2009 Career Builder survey , 45% of employers use social media to screen potential candidates and this percentage is growing. These employers are looking to see your communication skills, professional demeanor, how well rounded you are and many other skills and assets you may possess. Therefore, one of the most essential skills for the 21st-century job seeker is an understanding of how to use social media like Twitter , Facebook , LinkedIn and blogs strategically.

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Monday, October 14, 2024

Lions in the Windy City: Career Insights from Collin Woldt CC '24 and Robert Mosher CC '04

During the Center for Career Education’s trip to Chicago this summer, Senior Associate Director of Employer and Alumni Relations Karla Puga had the opportunity to connect with two Columbia alumni: Collin Woldt, a paralegal at Kirkland & Ellis, and Robert Mosher, partner and co-owner of the Michelin-star restaurant Monteverde. Karla spoke with Collin and Robert about their career paths, experiences working and living in Chicago, and advice for current students and recent graduates.Read more

Career ExplorationNetworkingLaw

Sunday, April 23, 2023

Writing a Stand Out Networking Message Right Now

As you continue to expand and deepen your network during this time, your messaging might change slightly. That’s all right. While you will still want to make sure that your message is authentic, clear, and concise, now it’s even more important to remember to first connect on a human level. Keep in mind that the current situation has impacted us all. We recommend acknowledging this before asking to set up a virtual call.Read more

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Takeaways from Networking from Home: Creative Careers

On March 16th, 2021, we hosted a Networking from Home event focusing on creative careers. We hosted four panelists, including several alumni, from TOD’s , Warner Music Group , Artsy , and MoMA (log on to LionSHARE to explore these company profiles) and they shared details about their professional journey in this field. Here are 4 takeaways…Read more

Working RemotelyNetworkingArtsCommunications & Media

Thursday, October 29, 2020

Highlights From The Networking From Home: LGBTQ+ Panel Event

On October 29th, students and alumni gathered virtually for the Center for Career Education’s annual LGBTQ Alumni Panel and Networking Event, this year titled Networking From Home: LGBTQ+. The theme of the discussion was navigating the job search as an LGBTQ+ person.Read more

Career AdvancementNetworkingWorkplaceCommunications & MediaNon-Profits & Social JusticeLGBTQ+ Students

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

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.Read more

NetworkingFinancial Services

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Your Persuasion-Ready Pitch: How Rhetoric Can Help You Craft Your Appeal to Employers

Writing or speaking to your audience is the key to crafting persuasive application materials and sharing your story effectively in interviews and networking interactions. In this second installment of Humanities Skills for the Job Search, we’re talking about how to use your understanding of audience to begin crafting a persuasive pitch.Read more

Career AdvancementInterviewsNetworkingResumes & CVs

Friday, November 2, 2018

Overheard at Student-Alumni of Color Career Panel: “Don’t Underestimate Yourself. You Deserve to Be Here”

On Tuesday, October 23 rd , our center was packed to the brim with students and alumni here for the Student-Alumni of Color Career Panel and Networking Event co-sponsored by the Center for Career Education and the Black Alumni Council. Alumni shared candid insights about navigating the job search and workplace as a person of color, maximizing resources, building their network, and working with colleagues with diverse beliefs, ideas, and attitudes.Read more

NetworkingStudents of Color

Friday, November 2, 2018

Overheard at Telling Your Story as a First-Generation Student

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.Read more

Career ExplorationNetworkingWorkplaceFirst-Generation and/or Low-Income Students

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