Summer 2024 is here! Wherever you are in the world, CCE is here to help you navigate any stage of your career journey.
Check out these updates, resources, and recommendations related to our summer offerings.
We’re open! Check out our summer office hours.
CCE is typically open Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Come visit us on the second floor of Uris Hall or make a virtual appointment.
Congratulations, Class of 2024! Share your next steps with us.
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GRADUATION!
It’s never too late to connect with us. No matter what’s in store for you after graduation, CCE is here to help ease the transition—and every step after. We serve alumni for life, so you can always make an appointment with a career counselor and take advantage of our resources.
SHARE YOUR PLANS VIA THE 2024 BEYOND COLUMBIA SURVEY
Take the three-minute Beyond Columbia Survey to let us know what you’re up to after graduation—taking time off, working, continuing education, still searching, etc. If your outcomes change later this year, you can update your survey response even after submitting.
If you’re still looking for your next step, you don’t have to search alone. Our team will follow up regularly with resources, highlighted jobs, and more.
Discover key resources and more information for recent graduates in our In The Know post.
Meet with a career counselor—here to support you year-round.
Meet with a career counselor to get personalized career advice—no preparation required.
30-MINUTE APPOINTMENT (VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON)
Take just 30 minutes to meet one-on-one with a career counselor. Explore career options, discuss your job/internship or graduate school search, review application materials, consider offers or negotiation, practice interviewing techniques, and get answers to your career questions.
QUICK QUESTIONS (VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON)
Please note that Quick Questions, our 15-minute drop-in sessions, are only available during the academic year. QQs will resume on the first day of the Fall 2024 semester, Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Personalize your LionSHARE profile to access employers, exclusive opportunities, and tailored recommendations.
WHAT IS LIONSHARE?
LionSHARE, powered by Handshake, is an online portal exclusive to Columbia undergraduates and alumni featuring job and internship postings, recruiting events, info sessions, on-campus interviews, and more. Access our LionSHARE FAQs for more information.
UPDATE YOUR PROFILE TO STAY IN THE KNOW
Some industries continue to recruit even when the school year is over, so we highly recommend keeping an eye on LionSHARE’s events calendar.
Summer is also a great time to make sure that your LionSHARE profile is complete and up to date. This ensures that you’ll be notified of featured opportunities in your industry of interest through tailored communications and newsletters—and you won’t miss anything when the fall semester rolls around!
Get organized and learn about recruiting timelines.
Curious about when and how different industries recruit? Check out The Essential Guide to Industry Recruiting Timelines: 2024-2025 to learn more about hiring cycles in Finance, Consulting, Tech, Creative Industries, and other sectors.
Explore premium resources.
CCE subscribes to premium career preparation and job search resources, partnering with external agencies to provide these tools to you for free. These premium resources are only accessible to undergraduate students and alumni of Columbia College, the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, and the School of General Studies.
Summer is a great time to explore what these resources have to offer.
Big Interview — interview preparation platform
Vault (formerly Firsthand) — career guides, job boards, network access
GoinGlobal — transnational job database
UniWorld — international job directories
What Can I Do With This Major? — major-specific career guides
Management Consulted — consulting training and interview prep
Connect with alumni to set yourself up for success.
The summer is a great time to build your professional network. Columbia has a vibrant alumni community interested in connecting with fellow Lions. Building relationships with alumni is a great way to learn about career paths, create a supportive professional community for yourself, and discover hidden opportunities. An alumni mentor can provide personal and professional advice as you navigate your own career journey.
JOIN LINKEDIN GROUPS
Columbia Career Connections LinkedIn Group: This group helps students and alumni connect for career exploration, informational interviews, and job search guidance.
Columbia Alumni Association Network LinkedIn Group: Facilitated by Columbia Alumni Affairs, this group provides you the opportunity to build your professional alumni network.
When you join a LinkedIn group, you can meet alumni by reaching out through the group even if you are not otherwise connected. Once you’ve found an alum you’re interested in connecting with (based on their LinkedIn profile or whom you’ve discovered through other research), you can write them a personalized message.
LEARN FROM ALUMNI PROFILES
Our Alumni Profiles feature career stories and advice from Columbia alumni across a range of fields. Reading their insights can help you reflect on and shape your own Columbia experience.
TAKE YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE TO THE NEXT LEVEL
LinkedIn is an effective tool to build your network and apply for positions. In order to allow employers and alumni to find you, build a profile that showcases your qualifications and accomplishments. Here are some tips to help you get started today!
To have your profile reviewed by one of our counselors, schedule an appointment.
