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.

You can also ﬁnd resources designed to help you network and research in your area of interest, identify and reﬂect on your experiences, and create a strategic plan of action to advance your career!

Programs

CCE Alumni Mentorship Program (CAMP)

Summer

The CCE Alumni Mentorship Program (CAMP) provides a unique opportunity to develop key professional and practical skills while also participating in an internship, fellowship, research and/or volunteer opportunity in any field. If you have secured a professional summer opportunity, you can apply to CAMP.

Resources

How to Write a Resume Profile or Summary Statement

If you are in the process of changing careers, craft a powerful summary to highlight your accomplishments and relevant skills. Show an employer, at a glance, why you’re qualiﬁed for the job!

How to Explain Employment Gaps

Learn tips to address employment gaps on your application materials and in interviews.

Evaluating Offers

Congratulations on having received a Full Time job oﬀer! If you’re wondering if your oﬀer is as good as it sounds, keep reading.

Building Your Skills Outside of the Classroom

The skills you develop as you pursue your degree at Columbia will help you prepare for the work world. But for many, building industry-specific skills — like Excel, advanced accounting, or video editing — might not happen within an academic setting. These resources can help you build these skills.

Tools for Building Alumni Connections

Learn the best way to connect and build relationships with Columbia alumni.

Four Steps to Make a Career Change

As a career changer there are many important factors you may consider. Here are some resources and tips to help navigate your transition. Career Assessments

In the Know

September 05, 2023

Asking for a Friend: How should I talk about my summer experience to future employers?

Dear CCE, Q: I’m about to finish my summer internship and I’m having a hard time figuring out what new skills I’ve gained or what I’ve learned this summer. How can I communicate the value of this summer experience to future employers? Dear Student, While approaching the end...

Female recruiter shakes the hand of a Columbia female student at a career fair.

June 15, 2023

Multi-Industry Recruiting Timelines (Summer 2024)

Whether you’re looking for an internship for Summer 2024 or planning ahead, it is important to be aware of what recruiting timelines look like across industries. Explore the drop-downs by industry below to find insights from our Employer & Alumni Relations Team on what you can expect in the...

Engineering & Technology

Financial Services

April 28, 2023

"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...

The backs of students in a line to meet with an employer at the Creative Industries Showcase, which is on a sign in the background

March 01, 2023

Key Takeaways from the 2023 Creative Industries Showcase

On February 15, 2023, the Center for Career Education (CCE) held its Creative Industries Showcase, an exploratory event that connected employers with students and alumni interested in careers within the industries like the Arts, Media, Communications, Publishing, Fashion, and Design. More than 70...

Arts

Communications & Media

Five women and one man sit on a panel in front of a packed audience of students at the 2023 Diversity Recruiting Showcase on January 31, 2023

February 07, 2023

Key Takeaways from the 2023 Diversity Recruiting Showcase

On January 31, 2023, the Center for Career Education (CCE) welcomed 15 employers from a range of industries to speak to more than 106 Columbia undergraduate students about how their organizations are prioritizing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in 2023. Six panelists from KPMG...

November 05, 2021

Dispatch from the MLA: Applying Humanities Mindsets to Your Career Development

How to Apply Humanities Mindsets to Your Career Development By Sarah Goldberg, Undergraduate Career Development We’ve talked in previous posts about how to leverage humanities skills like close reading and persuasion in your job search. A session I attended at the Modern Language Association...

April 13, 2020

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...

Business

Consulting

October 29, 2019

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.

December 07, 2018

Canada's Express Entry Offers Paths to Permanent Residency

This fall the Consulate General of Canada in New York came to our campus to speak to our undergraduate and graduate students as well as French speakers on campus about Canada’s Express Entry opportunities.

November 30, 2018

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...

Student Standing on a deck looking into distance with notepad

June 04, 2018

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...

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