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CCE Site Visit Program
Site visits offer a unique opportunity to tour employer offices with a small group of peers and gain insider knowledge about the industry directly from the professionals within the organization.
Resources
Discrimination and Harassment in the Job Search and at Work
Columbia University prohibits any form of discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, partnership status, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military status, or any other legally protected status.
5 Workplace Etiquette Tips Every Professional Should Know
Whether you are starting your first internship or have many years of professional experience under your belt, how you present yourself to others in the workplace matters.
10 Tips to Make the Most of an Internship
An internship is an excellent opportunity to try out a career field, build skills, grow your network and potentially become employed at a company full-time after graduation.
Etiquette in the Workplace
How you present yourself to others in the business world speaks volumes. People often form first impressions about others within seconds of first meeting them therefore it is crucial to ensure you are properly prepared to present yourself as a professional. Here are some important tips towards making a good impression.
Making the Transition into the Workplace
Congratulations! You’ve accepted a new job, but now what do you do?
Getting through the first few months in a new job post-graduation can be exciting but also can present some challenges. Check out the tips below for successfully navigating this new and...
Virtual Job Shadowing
In a time where virtual interactions are the norm, virtual job shadowing can be a great way to help in your career exploration.
In the Know
Fall 2024 CCE Site Visit: Exploring Unexpected Careers in Sports at Major League Soccer
On November 14, 2024, a group of Columbia undergraduate students visited Major League Soccer (MLS), the governing body for the premier professional soccer league in North America. A panel session of MLS staff shared their career journeys, roles, responsibilities, and favorite memories and projects.
Fall 2024 CCE Site Visit: Exploring E-Commerce at Rokt
On November 20, 2024, a group of Columbia undergraduate students visited Rokt, a dynamic e-commerce company that has redefined the online shopping experience. Read on for an overview of Rokt’s approach, values, and culture, and for student reflections on the site visit experience.
CCE On the Road in Chicago: What Columbia Undergraduates Should Know
This summer, CCE’s Karla Puga, Senior Associate Director of Alumni and Employer Relations, visited Chicago to learn more about career paths and opportunities in the Windy City. Read on for a blog post from Karla sharing her experiences and highlighting key takeaways.
CCE On The Road In Seattle: Exploring Career Opportunities in the Pacific Northwest
This summer, CCE’s Employer & Alumni Relations Team traveled coast to coast, visiting major cities to discover career opportunities for students. Jazmin Lesane traveled to Seattle, Washington, a hub of innovation, technology, and social impact! Read on for her key takeaways.
CCE On the Road in Atlanta: How to Break into Growing Industries
This summer, CCE’s Employer & Alumni Relations Team is hitting the road again to explore careers, industries, and employers across the country! First on the intinerary is Bianca Bryson’s trip to Atlanta, Georgia.
Spring 2024 New York Site Visit Program
Over spring break, 104 Columbia students visited 12 employers across New York City through the Site Visit Program. This program gives students a firsthand look at what it’s like to work at employers across industries. Read on for key takeaways from each site visit.
"See Yourself At ___" A Recap of the 2023 Spring Break Site Visit Program
The CCE Spring Break Site Visit Program has returned! Last held in 2019, this program offers undergraduate students the opportunity to tour employer offices and gain insider knowledge about an industry directly from the professionals within an organization. Over the course of three days during...
Takeaways from Networking from Home: Telling Your Story as a First Generation and/or Low-Income Student
Alumni share insight on interviewing and transitioning to the workplace as a first-generation and/or low-income student. CCE, First-In-Family Programs, the Academic Success Program, and FLIP co-sponsored a virtual alumni panel and networking event around telling your story as a FLI student. Alumni...
3 Ways that the Financial Services Industry is Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis
By JOanna Bubilek , Assistant Director, Employer and Alumni Relations In the past months, the whole world has had to pause and adapt to the new circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. No country, industry, or person was left uneffected, and now more than ever, the word “resilience” matters...
Why It's Important to Understand, Develop, and Foster Your Professional Relationships
Relationships are essential, both in and out of work. Now more than ever the world is feeling the need for and the power of relationships. Understanding the relationships in your world of work is an important step towards being an effective worker. Each relationship that you have, has key aspects...
CCE On The Road: Exploring Opportunities in the Research Triangle in North Carolina
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...
Alumni and students talk about Inclusion at the Being Out in the Workplace alumni panel and networking event
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.
Being Out in the Workplace: Where to Go, What to Say, and How to Build
On October 17th, we hosted an amazing panel of five alumni who shared their experiences being out in the workplace. Sitara Herur, a GS student and leader within the LGBTQ student community at Columbia, moderated the panel. The panel was followed by a networking event with additional alumni joining...
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.
The Internship Halfway Point: How to Stay Motivated and Finish Strong
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...