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16 Undergraduate Students 

20 Graduate Students 

26 Alumni 

28 Employer Info Sessions 

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FInd A JOb 

OR InTERnShIP 

LionShARE 

LionSHARE is a full service on-line recruiting system encompassing job and 

internship postings, on-campus recruiting opportunities, and events such as 

employer information sessions and career fairs. The system is for the exclusive 

use of Columbia students and alumni. 

how to Get Started—Go to the LionSHARE login page (www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob) 

and use your UNI and password to sign in. 

Alumni, if you do not know your UNI, please visit the Alumni Affairs website 

(http://alumni.columbia.edu/access/s2_2.html). 

On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) 

The On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) program provides employers with the opportunity 

to host information sessions and conduct interviews on campus. 

It provides students with direct access to some of the most competitive companies 

and opportunities in the job market today. 

It is important to keep in mind that OCR is only one tool students may utilize 

when embarking on their career search. Some students make the mistake 

of assuming OCR is the only way to find a job or internship and focus only on 

this program. While OCR is fairly straightforward and process driven, it requires 

attention to strict deadlines and often demanding interview schedules. 

Before electing to incorporate the OCR program into their job search, students 

should do their research to make sure they are serious about the jobs 

and companies to which they apply. 

All on-campus interview opportunities are posted in LionSHARE. In order to 

participate in On-Campus Recruiting, students must first acquire OCR access. 

To gain On-Campus Recruiting Access and successfully participate, please 

complete the following: (Video Tutorial: http://screenr.com/BUSs) 

a. Review and agree to the OCR Access policies and allow 24 – 48 business 

hours for access to these opportunities. 

b. Login to LionSHARE and update your personal profile. 

c. Through the “On-Campus Interviews” tab, you can find opportunities that 

match your qualifications as indicated in your profile. 

Full Time Job Search through OCR 

September 7th Employer Information Sessions begin 

September 26th On-Campus interviews begin 

November 18th Deadline to accept full-time offers 

Summer Internship Search through OCR 

November 2nd Employer Information Sessions begin 

January 23rd On-Campus interviews begin 

March 19th Deadline to accept internship offers 

Employer Information Sessions 

Employer Information Sessions are hosted on campus by companies to 

give students an understanding of the goals and mission of their firms. They 

provide insight into the entry level and internship opportunities available to 

Columbia students. Students can find the calendar of information sessions on 

the CCE home page, in LionSHARE, and on page 28 of this guide. 

Job Postings 

Employers post job opportunities with the Center for Career Education 

through the LionSHARE system for full-time and part-time positions as well as 

internships, fellowships and casual on-campus jobs. These are posted year 

round and should be checked regularly. For tips on how to search for job 

postings please watch our quick online tutorial. 

Short Term/Temporary Job Postings—Are you looking for a short term 

or temporary job? Want to help someone with their research? Babysit? Once 

you are logged into LionSHARE, click on “Job Search” and type in “Temp 

Time” under the employer name. Please note that there might be other part 

time jobs listed under the job type “Part Time” for which you should run a 

separate search. 

To access any of the links mentioned above, please visit: 

www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob 

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ALL STUdEnTS 

And ALUmnI 

Career Fairs and networking Receptions 

The Center for Career Education organizes several career fairs and networking 

receptions throughout the academic year designed for students and 

alumni to gather information about a wide variety of organizations by speaking 

directly with alumni and employers about their careers and organizations. 

Career Fair Preparation 

making the most of the Career Fair: 

Fall Career Fair 

Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 5:00 – 6:00 pm 

Center for Career Education Conference Room 

making the most of the Engineering Consortium 

Career Fair and networking Reception 

Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 5:00 – 6:00 pm 


Attending a career fair or networking event can be overwhelming but with 

help and practice from CCE you can attend with complete confidence. Making 

the Most of the Career Fair is a workshop designed to give you tips on 

how to prepare for the event, make the most of meeting recruiters on the 

day of the fair and follow up to make connections after the event. 

International Graduate Students – 

making the most of the Career Fair 

Thursday, October 20, 2011, 1:00 – 3:00 pm 

Davis Auditorium, Schapiro Center (SEAS) 

Registration required. 

Join CCE in welcoming Ryan Boscow from the Pacific Northwest National 

Laboratory (PNNL), who will be here at Columbia to give a special presenta- 

tion to international graduate students about “Making the Most of the Career 

Fair.” He will give expert advice about navigating the challenges that may 

arise at the career fair and using your skills to impress employers. 

Ryan Boscow will also give tips on how to obtain work and internship opportunities 

as an international student. In addition, specific job opportunities 

with H1B Visa sponsorships within the PNNL will also be shared at this event. 

PNNL has opportunities in Energy & Environment, Chemical and Biomedical 

Engineering, Fundamental & Computational Sciences and National Security 

as well as in other engineering and science fields. 

Fall Career Fair 

Friday, September 23, 2011, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Alfred Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium 

Business attire required. (See our Professional Attire Tipsheet 

at www.careereducation.columbia.edu/resources/tipsheets.) 

The Fall Career Fair will include organizations from many industries including 

advertising, consulting, consumer packaged goods, finance, marketing, 

media, and more. We welcome students and alumni who are interested in 

internship as well as full time opportunities. It is a unique and productive 

way to meet employers looking to hire students and alumni from Columbia 

University. 

Industry Panels at the Fall Career Fair 


Alfred Lerner Hall, Cinema 

Business attire required. 

Students at the Fall Career Fair will also have opportunities to learn about 

employment trends, job requirements, career paths and much more at 

several industry panels. Please see CCE’s website for more details. 

All dates are subject to change. For up-to-date information, registration, and 

eligibility, please visit: www.careereducation.columbia.edu/calendar 

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Engineering Career Fair 

networking Reception 


Faculty House 

Business attire and registration required. 

Overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of crowded career fairs? Unsure how 

to navigate the competition from non-Columbia partner schools? CCE offers 

this Networking Reception as a way to get a jump-start at establishing a 

personal, face-to-face connection with the employers in an informal networking 

setting the night before the career fair. This is your best chance to meet 

a big-name employer without a long line! 

Engineering Consortium Career Fair 

Friday, October 21, 2011, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Alfred Lerner Hall, Roone Arledge Auditorium 

Business attire required. 

Columbia University and their consortium school members are pleased to 

announce the 8 th Annual Engineering Consortium Career Fair. Last year the 

fair attracted over 1,900 students from top engineering schools and over 

130 pre-eminent national and international engineering employers. 

Power half hour Workshops 

Please join us for any of the following workshops in the Center for Career 

Education Conference Room. PowerPoints and tipsheets are also available 

on the Multimedia Library (www.careereducation.columbia.edu/resources/ 

multimedia) and Tipsheet (www.careereducation.columbia.edu/resources/ 

tipsheets) sections of our website. 

Resumes and Cover Letters 

Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 12:30 – 1:00 pm 

Monday, September 12, 2011, 12:30 – 1:00 pm 

Thursday, September 29, 2011, 12:30 – 1:00 pm 

By attending a 30-minute Power Half Hour workshop on Resume & Cover 

Letter writing, you will be able to confidently format, revise, and improve the 

documents and the way you present yourself on paper. Before you attend the 

workshop, please visit our website, which will give you a great overview of 

the topic. 

LionShARE 



Interested in using LionSHARE for your employment search but not sure 

where to start? This 30 minute workshop will help you better understand the 

basic procedures for best using this database, no matter where you may be 

in your search. LionSHARE provides students and alumni access to Columbiatargeted 

job postings, on-campus interviews, employer presentations, career 

fairs, a customizable personal calendar and thousands of jobs syndicated 

through the national MonsterTRAK system. 

A ‘LionSHARE Tutorial’ is available on the Multimedia Library section of our 

website. Please download the LionSHARE tipsheet on CCE’s web site and 

bring this with you to the workshop. 

Job/Internship Search 



Friday, September 30, 2011, 12:30 – 1:00 pm 

Learn how and where to search, and how to make the most effective use of 

your time in today’s job market. Tap into Columbia-specific tools and learn 

about social media resources to incorporate into your search. 

Interviewing 




If you have an interview approaching, have never had one before, or simply 

want a refresher, spend 30 minutes with us learning the tools of effective 

interviewing. We’ll cover how you should prepare, what employers look for 

and how to present yourself effectively. Before you attend the workshop, 

please visit our website, which will give you a great overview of the topic. 

networking 



Monday, October 3, 2011, 12:30 – 1:00 pm 

Up to 70+% of all jobs are found through connections. Networking equips 

you with support, knowledge, and inside information about jobs and organiza- 

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tions, which helps you to make career decisions and secure positions. Attend 

this workshop to learn about the basics of networking and gain confidence. 

LinkedIn Lab 



Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 12:30 – 1:30 pm 


Whether you’re a first year or graduating soon, now’s the time to learn 

LinkedIn to help you successfully secure the opportunities you’re seeking! 

Bring your laptop and we’ll talk about your profile, connections, groups and 

company/job search. You’ll also learn about Columbia Career Connections. 

new Service: CCE now offers one-on-one LinkedIn profile reviews! 

To schedule a review, call 212-854-5609. 

Columbia Career Connections 

The Center for Career Education has now upgraded Columbia 

Career Connections to a LinkedIn Group! This new format will 

allow for better connections amongst your classmates and alumni for the 

purpose of career exploration and job search. To join, please visit: 

http://linkd.in/columbiacareerconnections 

Crack the Case 





In consulting, case interviews are used in the screening process to assess 

your thought process, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Learn from consultants 

how to analyze cases and provide solutions. Prepare by reviewing the 

Wetfeet Guides to Case Interviewing through CCE’s website access: 

www.careereducation.columbia.edu/resources/wetfeet. 

mock Interview Program 



Center for Career Education 



As you begin searching for a summer internship or full-time position, one of 

the most daunting hurdles can be the interview. What do you say? How do 

you prepare? CCE is ready to answer your questions and guide you through 

the behavioral interview process: Think Purpose, Prepare, and Practice. 

Whether you are seeking an internship and have never been on a formal interview 

or you are a mid-level professional with years of work and interviewing 

experience, CCE counselors are trained to provide you with specific feedback 

to enhance your interviewing skills and help you feel more confident. 

Mock interviews are always available at CCE, but as a comprehensive effort, 

CCE is bringing recent alumni who were in your shoes and the entire 

CCE counseling staff to provide more opportunities for you to practice and 

improve your interviewing skills. 

Slots will be given on a first come, first served basis. Please call 

212-854-5609 to schedule your 30 minute one-on-one session. 

Graduate School: how to make the Right 

decision for You 



Thinking about graduate school? No matter what year of study you are in, 

this workshop will help you clarify the thought process around making a decision 

to pursue graduate study. You will also: 

• gain an understanding of how to research and evaluate graduate programs 

• learn how to begin preparing for the application process 

• hear from a representative from the Fellowships Office about funding 

opportunities 

Secrets of Graduate School Admissions 



Join this popular discussion by Admissions professionals about what comprises 

competitive applications to Masters and PhD programs in the Arts and 

Sciences. You will benefit from insider tips about personal statements, letters 

of recommendation and much more! 

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Getting a Job On Campus 

September 7, 2011, 1:30 – 2:30 pm 


Registration not required but recommended. 

Join the staff of the Center for Career Education (CCE) to learn about the 

many Columbia resources for finding positions on and off campus, including 

navigating the LionSHARE job and internship database, exploring CCE 

sponsored internship programs open to first-year students, effectively utilizing 

social media including Columbia Career Connections on LinkedIn in your 

search, and much more. 

Super Friday 




A “must attend” for graduating students interested in on-campus recruiting, 

finance or consulting. Learn from insiders, industry leaders, and alumni/ 

professionals in the field about preparing for the application and interview 

processes. 

Based on employer feedback, a job applicant’s understanding of the different 

divisions of finance and the different types of consulting is essential for a 

candidate’s success. Alumni and professionals share their experiences and 

tactics on how to master the application and interview processes. 

This workshop is open to graduating students of Columbia College, the 

School of Engineering and Applied Science, the School of General Studies, 

the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Architecture, 

Planning and Preservation, the School of the Arts, and the School 

of Continuing Education. PLEASE nOTE: All students will be placed on a 

waitlist upon registration. We will activate 200 graduating graduate students 

and 200 graduating undergraduate students. You will receive an email once 

you have been accepted to attend. 

Industry Showcase: 

boutique Investment Firms 


Faculty House, Presidential Room 1 & Reception 



The Center for Career Education (CCE) in partnership with Columbia Women’s 

Business Society, Economics Society and Multicultural Business Association, 

will hold a joint information session for a number of boutique financial 

services organizations. Come hear from several firms and learn about their 

full-time and summer internship opportunities at our multi-firm, industry showcase. 

Companies registered to date: Duff & Phelps, LLC; Evercore Partners; 

Lord, Abbett & Co.; and Sixpoint Partners. 

Career Workshop for International 

Students with ISSO 

Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 

Thursday, November 3, 2011, 2:00 – 4:00 pm 


A CCE staff member will provide an a general overview of different aspects 

of the job-search for the international student population. We will go through 

challenges that may arise for international students as well as business etiquette. 

Although all international students may avail themselves of this workshop, 

note that on an ongoing basis the CCE serves students and alumni of 

Columbia College, SEAS, School of General Studies, GSAS, Graduate School 

of Architecture, Preservation & Planning, and the School of the Arts. 

During the second hour, a staff member from ISSO will provide information 

for students completing their programs at the end of the fall or spring 

semester who are interested in staying in the U.S. to work for a while. You 

may want to apply for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT), a benefit and 

extension of F-1 status. OPT is work authorization in your field of study and 

requires an application to, and authorization from, the US Citizenship and Immigration 

Service (USCIS). The application to USCIS can take from six weeks 

to three months or more to be processed. Come to an information session 

to have your questions answered about OPT. 

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Professional in Residence 

Thursday, October 13, 2011 – International Affairs 

Thursday, November 10, 2011 – Energy 

Center for Career Education Interview Rooms 

We would like to invite you to participate in a new and innovative opportunity 

for you to meet one-on-one with a professional in your field of interest. This is 

your opportunity to connect with an executive in a twenty minute career mentoring 

conversation. If you have ever wanted to “pick the brain” of an industry 

insider about trends in their industry, best practices for students in the hiring 

process, and advice about career paths, join us at the Center for Career 

Education! Details regarding each Professional in Residence will be updated 

on the Center for Career Education calendar and will be highlighted in the 

weekly Center for Career Education e-newsletter. Students must schedule an 

appointment in advance to participate in this program. 

Roadtrip nation @ Columbia University: 

define your Career Path 

Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 

College Walk & Alfred Lerner Hall 

Imagine telling people you are going to travel across the country in a bright 

green RV to learn how people defined their own lives and careers. PBS series, 

Roadtrip Nation (www.roadtripnation.com), will be on campus to recruit 

students for its eighth season (nice summer opportunity!) and to get students 

involved in exploring options via social media by engaging with other people 

exploring paths in life. You will also be able to watch interviews and sections 

of the documentary series that other students have produced over the years, 

take tours of the RV, and ask questions about Roadtrip programs. Held in 

conjunction with the sophomore councils. 

C I 

Columbia Communities 

in Action Internship 

Program 

CCE Spring Internship Programs 

Information Session 


Tuesday, November 1, 2011 5:00 – 6:00 pm 


Intern backstage, for the community or in your pajamas! Are you ready for 

your first internship? Have a few under your belt and you’re ready to fine tune 

your professional interests? CCE invites you to learn more about its Spring 

Internship Programs! 

Whether your interests include getting your foot in the door at NYC’s leading 

arts organizations through the Columbia Arts Experience (CAE), seeing how 

to turn civic engagement into a career through Columbia Communities in 

Action (CCIA), or working remotely to support global projects in either the forprofit 

or non-profit sectors via the Virtual Internship Program (VIP), we hope 

you’ll join us for this overview of the programs’ features, benefits, partnering 

employers and, of course, instructions on how to apply. 

how to Fund an Unpaid Internship 


Friday, November 11, 2011, 2:00 – 3:00 pm 


Learn how to fund your unpaid internship this summer! Join the staff of the 

Center for Career Education to learn about CCE summer funding programs 

and strategies to fund an unpaid internship. Begin planning early so you will 

be prepared for upcoming funding program deadlines. 

The Summer Interns Living and Learning Program (SILLP), the Alumni and 

Parent Internship Fund (APIF) and the Work Exemption Program (WEP) will be 

discussed. If you are unable to attend, the presentation is available on our 

website at www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/howtointernship. 

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Columbia Student Enterprises 

(CSE) Information Session* 

Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 12:00 – 1:00 pm 

Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 4:00 – 5:00 pm 


Google. Facebook. Microsoft. All successful businesses started and managed 

in college dorm rooms. Do you think about starting and managing 

a business in the future? Do you want to sharpen your professional skills 

in management? Get real hands-on experience by managing a student-run 

business! 

The Columbia Student Enterprises offer a fantastic opportunity to develop 

your entrepreneurial skills, use your creativity, and take charge. The opportunity 

to become a Managing Director will include: 

• Learning small business management within the framework of 

a large organization 

• Practical experience across fields 

• Hands-on business experience including leadership and management 

skills training 

• Salaried positions, with potential for bonus. 

Managing Director positions are available for three student enterprises: The 

Columbia Bartending Agency and School of Mixology, Columbia University Tutoring 

and Translating Agency, and Inside New York. For more information on 

the Student Enterprise, go to: www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/ 

cce-internship/cse. 

*These positions are open to undergraduate or graduate students attending 

CC, SEAS, GS, SCE, School of Arts, GSAS, or GSAPP who will not graduate 

before May 2012. 

Site Visit Program 

CCE’s Site Visit Program provides a fun and interactive way to learn about 

the world of work with insider views into the work and culture of different 

organizations and industries. Join CCE and a group of approximately 20 

other students on a tour of an employer site, meet with professionals from a 

variety of departments and learn what they do from day to day. All Site Visits 

also have a fabulous networking component through which you meet with HR 



personnel, staff members, and/or alumni working at the organization. Past 

visits have included Giorgio Armani, Port Authority of NY & NJ, the Guggenheim 

Museum, Procter & Gamble and MTV Networks. Each semester, CCE 

targets several industries to expose students to a diversity of opportunities. 

Learn more about our scheduled site visit programs via CCE’s calendar. 

MentorNet (www.mentornet.net) 

Columbia University is a member of this award-winning e-mentoring network 

for students interested in engineering, science, mathematics, and technology. 

This resource connects students to professionals in industry, government, 

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STUdEnTS 

Junior Year: building Foundations for 

Jobs, Fellowships and Graduate School 



Attend this workshop to learn how to best equip yourself for your future 

career during the junior year. Regardless of your post graduation plans—getting 

a job, finding a fellowship, or attending graduate school; this workshop 

will help you develop a plan to gain relevant industry experience and/or 

pursue possible fellowship opportunities and graduate school. 

Job Search for Seniors 


Monday, December 5, 2011, 4:00 – 5:30 pm 


It’s time to make decisions about your career direction after graduation, i.e., 

what types of jobs, graduate programs, fellowship opportunities, or other 

activities (travel, volunteering, etc.) to pursue as you move forward. Come 

to this interactive and reflective workshop to develop an action plan. You will 

take everything you have learned about yourself and the world of work at this 

point into consideration as you develop your plan. Please bring a resume and 

energy for some good work! 

major discovery! From Classroom to 

Career in Your SEAS Sophomore Year 


Alfred Lerner Hall, TBD 

Join career counselors, advising deans and graduating seniors to help you 

determine the right major or minor for you! Walk away with tools to use in 

deciding on a major/minor or career, learn about resources to explore options 

and connect with alumni, and hear from students in engineering majors 

about what they chose and why. Pizza will be served! Held in conjunction with 

the SEAS sophomore council and the Center for Student Advising. Students 

of all years are welcome to attend. 

International Opportunities at Columbia 



Daydreaming again about volunteering in South America or researching 

in Africa? Maybe you have been promising yourself that France will be the 

next stamp on your passport. As an undergraduate at Columbia, you have a 

diverse array of opportunities to go abroad, whether for study, internships, 

research and/or fellowships. This event will present to you the various international 

programs available to undergraduates, with representatives from 

a variety of offices and programs across campus. 

Columbia College Alumni Internship 

Program (CCAIP) Information Session* 

Friday, November 11, 2011, 12:00 – 1:00 pm 

Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 5:00 – 6:00 pm 


In partnership with Columbia College Alumni Association Board (CCAA), Division 

of Student Affairs and Columbia College Alumni Affairs and Development 

(CCAD), the Center for Career Education is excited to offer the first Columbia 

College Alumni Internship Program. This program will provide you internship 

opportunities across industries including communications, finance, technology, 

engineering, public relations, non-profit, consulting and the arts through 

Columbia College Alumni at top organizations for an 8 – 10 week summer experience. 

Once accepted into the program, you will be paired with a mentor, 

invited to various events throughout the summer and provided pre-professional 

training and development opportunities to help you make the most of your 

experience. The information session will highlight specific positions available 

that you can apply to as well as the application process. 

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CEO 

Columbia Experience Overseas 

CCE Summer Internship Programs 

Information Session* 

Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 5:00 – 6:00 pm 

Thursday, December 8, 2011, 12:00 – 1:00 pm 

Monday, January 23, 2011, 5:00 – 6:00 pm 


CU In 

Network 

Columbia University 

Internship Network 

Dust off your passport and get ready for the summer! Through Columbia 

Experience Overseas (CEO), Columbia University Internship (CU IN) Network 

and Science Technology Engineering Program (STEP), you can intern and 

receive resources to help you succeed in internships around the world including 

locations like: Amman, London, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, 

Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle 

and New York. 

Did fantasies of summer and travel, all the while gaining professional experience, 

catch your attention? Great, stay tuned: these programs have a new 

look and structure for the 2012 season. What does this mean for you? There 

are more locations offering program benefits that include becoming part of a 

community dedicated to your professional and personal development, taking 

part in pre-departure trainings, networking events, post-program reflections, 

and cultivating relationships with Columbia alumni around the globe. These 

sessions will highlight the ins and outs of the program, the application process 

and timeline, participating employers and former intern’s experiences. 

*Only sophomores and juniors in Columbia College, The Fu Foundation for 

Engineering and Applied Science, and the School of General studies are 

eligible to apply to CEO and STEP. All students from CC, SEAS, GS,GSAS, 

GSAAP, SOA and Continuing Ed are eligible to apply for the CU IN Network. 

General Studies “Lunch & Learn” 

Select Wednesday afternoons from 12 – 1 pm. Please visit: 

www.careereducation.columbia.edu/calendar for scheduled dates. 

In collaboration with the General Studies Student Council and the Office 

of Alumni and Development, CCE is excited to present the Lunch and 

Learn Program! 

For the skill development events, CCE staff will provide brief presentations 

covering topics ranging from how to create a resume when you are seeking 

a career change to what is networking to how can I differentiate and sell myself 

as a non-traditional student. Gain valuable tips and stick around for FREE 

lunch and mingling with your peers and CCE staff! 



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GRAdUATE 

STUdEnTS 

Graduate students in both masters and doctoral programs in GSAS, SEAS, 

SOA, GSAPP, and SCE are invited to attend career workshops addressing 

their diverse needs. Events target students interested in both academic 

and non-academic careers. Graduate students are also encouraged to take 

advantage of the many CCE workshops, panels, fairs, and networking events 

open to all bachelor’s, masters, and PhD students. 

masters Student Programming 

Career basics for masters Students 

• Masters Core I: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 1:00-2:30 pm 

• Masters Core II: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 1:00 - 2:30 pm 

• Masters Core III: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 1:00 - 2:30 pm 


The Center for Career Education offers a series of three consecutive workshops 

designed to help masters students in the arts and sciences (GSAS, 

GSAPP, SCE, SOA) engage in an effective, thoughtful and successful job 

search. 

Masters Core Workshop I (9/14) will help students learn to identify jobs 

and careers of interest, set reasonable job-search goals, and engage in 

productive industry research. This workshop will also discuss the most relevant 

sites and resources for locating job postings and opportunities in any 

industry. 

Core Workshop II (9/21) focuses on the materials masters students will need 

to apply for jobs, with special focus on how to write effective Resumes and 

Cover Letters. This workshop also delves into essential Networking skills as 

a vital part of the job-search process. 

Core Workshop III (9/28) is aimed at helping students develop effective Interview 

skills. We will also discuss appropriate Business Etiquette, and the dos 

and donts of job-offer Negotiations. 

All graduate students are welcome, although this series is aimed especially 

at Masters students in the arts and sciences, including GSAS, GSAPP, SOA, 

and SCE. 

Career basics for masters Students at 

the School of Engineering and Applied 

Science (SEAS) 

• Masters Core I: Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 1:00 – 2:30 pm 

• Masters Core II: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 1:00 – 2:30 pm 

• Masters Core III: Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 1:00 – 2:30 pm 


The Center for Career Education offers three essential career workshops for 

Masters Students at the School of Engineering and Applied Science on the 

elements crucial for any effective job search. 

Week One focuses on: Assessment, Industry Research, and Job Search. 

Week Two explores: Resumes, Cover Letters, Networking. 

Week Three addresses: Interviews, Business Etiquette, and Negotiations. 

Although students are encouraged to attend all three workshops, students 

are welcome at any individual workshop. 

SEAS Graduate Student Walk-ins 




Enter Columbia Campus on 116th Street and Broadway or Amsterdam 

SEAS Graduate Students—We’re coming to you for walk-ins! Center for Career 

Education Graduate Student Career Development Counselors will meet 

with graduate students from the School of Engineering and Applied Science 

(SEAS) in Davis Auditorium for Resume/Cover letter review. Please register 

on our web calendar, and then follow up with a paper sign-up for a 10 minute 

time slot at 12:45 pm on the day of the walk-ins in the Davis lobby. 



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Phd Student Programming 

Inside the Academic Search Committee 

humanities and Social Sciences 


Location: TBD 

Are you planning on entering the academic job market? Do you have questions 

about what makes a resume stand out, how to make a short list, and 

how to interview effectively? Faculty members of Columbia’s GSAS Humanities 

and Social Sciences departments will discuss their experiences on 

academic search committees and will answer questions about expectations 

of candidates for faculty positions. 

This event is targeted at Ph.D. students in GSAS who are thinking about careers 

in academia. The event is open to Masters candidates and undergrads 

as well. 

Sciences and mathematics 


Location: TBD 

Faculty members of Columbia’s Sciences and Mathematics departments will 

discuss their experiences on academic search committees. What are their 

expectations of candidates for faculty positions? What makes a candidate 

successful? Attend this faculty panel to gain insight into the perspectives of 

the academic search committee. 

This event is targeted at Ph.D. students in GSAS and SEAS who are thinking 

about careers in academia. The event is open to Masters candidates and 

undergrads as well. 



The Academic Job Search: 

Phd Core Workshop 

Friday, October 7, 2011, 1:00 – 4:00 pm 


Are you a PhD student and planning on entering the academic job market 

in the near future? Are you wondering how to make yourself an exceptional 

candidate? Please join the Graduate Student Career Development team at 

the Center for Career Education as we delve into the effective academic job 

search. This core workshop will discuss: the essentials of the job-search 

timeline and candidate credentials; the best ways to identify job opportunities; 

how to write an effective curriculum vitae, cover letter, and teaching 

statement; how to succeed at the on-campus interview; and how to manage 

job-offer negotiations. 

Timelines for 1 st and 2 nd Year 

Ph.d. Students 



Are you a 1st or 2nd Year Ph.D. student that would like to know about the 

stages of the PhD process and the PhD timeline? Join the Center for Career 

Education as we address what needs to be considered at various stages of 

the PhD especially for those thinking about applying to academic positions. 

We will look at the timeline of the PhD and the expectations of PhD candidates 

intending to enter the academic job market. What do you need at 

various stages of the PhD process in order for you to complete the PhD and 

successfully apply for academic positions? Topics include: requirements for 

the MA and MPhil, comprehensive examinations, dissertation proposal and 

defense, conference attendance, publications, departmental activities and 

support and the timeline for the academic job market. 



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beyond Academia: Alternative Careers 

for the Phd Core Workshop 

November 1, 2011, 1:00 – 4:00 pm 


Are you receiving your PhD and interested in exploring career options outside 

of academia? Do you want to learn more about the job search beyond academia 

and how you might market the skills and knowledge you’ve gained as 

a PhD? 

Join CCE as we talk about alternative careers for PhD students. We will cover 

industry areas where you might fit in, job application documents (resumes 

and cover letters), and how to market your skills and talk about what you 

have gained with the Ph.D. We will also talk about how to articulate your skills 

and experience in interviews and negotiations. 

beyond Academia: Alternative Careers 

Alumni Panel 

humanities and Social Sciences 


Location: TBD 

What can you be with a PhD? Learn about careers outside the academy from 

those who have successfully made the transition! Professionals with PhDs in 

the humanities and social sciences will share their career decisions and experiences 

with you. Learn how they made their transitions, what advice they 

would offer in preparing for the job search, what their current work involves, 

and their personal anecdotes about their career journey. 

Sciences and mathematics 


Location: TBD 

What can you be with a PhD? Learn about careers outside the academy from 

those who have successfully made the transition! Professionals with PhDs in 

the sciences and mathematics disciplines will share their career decisions 

and experiences with you. Learn how they made their transitions, what advice 

they would offer in preparing for the job search, what their current work 

involves, and their personal anecdotes about their career journey. 



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ALUmnI 

The Center for Career Education’s Alumni Career Development team offers 

workshops, events, and seminars to assist alumni with the lifelong management 

of their careers. While some of these programs are held in New York 

City or in other regions of the country, others are offered by phone and the 

web. If you have any questions about services and events for alumni, please 

send an email to es2756@columbia.edu or visit our website at 

www.careeredcuation.columbia.edu/alumni. 

Alumni Career development monthly 

Seminar Series monthly Seminar Series 

The 2011 Alumni Career Development Monthly Seminar Series features 

professionals with expertise on various career topics. For a complete listing 

of the webinar series, visit www.careereducation.columbia.edu/alumni/careerdev/seminarseries. 

Also access all past tele-seminar and webinar recordings 

at www.careereducation.columbia.edu/resources/multimedia. 

LinkedIn and the Job Search: Find the Link to 

Your next Opportunity 

Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 12:00 – 1:00 pm (ET) 

Center for Career Education Staff 

Did you know that 95% of companies are now hiring through LinkedIn? Are 

you ready to successfully navigate this platform to land your next (or first) 

position? If you joined us for the first two webinars in this series, you’ve conquered 

the basics of LinkedIn and created a top notch professional profile. 

Now it is time to put your knowledge of this powerful resource to work and 

gain an advantage in a somewhat recovering job market. 

Create a Compelling marketing Campaign: Your 

Resume, Cover Letter, Online Profile, and Pitch 

Tuesday, September 27, 2011, 12:00 – 1:00 pm (ET) 

Connie Thanasoulis, Co-founder of SixFigureStart, www.sixfigurestart.com 

Your marketing campaign must be compelling because it introduces you to 

future employers and positions you for success. The better the quality, the 

better your interactions will be. Just like creating a successful brand, creating 

a marketing campaign enables you to present yourself in a strong and 

effective way. Join us for this webinar to discuss the four distinct tools that 

construct a strong, effective and successful marketing campaign. 

Where to Go next: Alternative Careers 

for Attorneys 

Thursday, October 27, 2011, 12:00 – 1:00 pm (ET) 

Adam Nguyen and Jonathan Malveaux, Ivy Link, www.myivylink.com 

You worked hard to get into the top law schools; you worked even harder for 

three years mastering legal concepts like in personam versus in rem jurisdiction 

and the rule against perpetuities. You may have landed a prestigious 

clerkship, a high-paying corporate law job or a rewarding public interest 

position. But now you are wondering, “What’s next?” This webinar aims to 

jumpstart the process for attorneys who wish to change careers by exploring 

issues such as self-assessment, career-changing challenges, networking, 

goal-setting and leveraging your assets. The presenters, attorneys who have 

successfully leveraged their backgrounds as attorneys into non-legal careers, 

will share their experiences with making the transition. 

Open Career Counseling Webinar 

Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 12:00 – 1:00 pm (ET) 

Center for Career Education Staff 

Bring your career concerns to this call—CCE alumni career counselors will 

be on hand to answer your questions on just about anything job-related. 

how to Reveal and Engage Your Whole 

Self at Work 

Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 6:00 – 7:00 pm (ET) 

Haig Chahinian, training and development consultant, blogger 

at www.workplacenudity.com 

Are you doing a disservice to yourself—and to the organization where you 

work—by leveraging only parts of who you are? Perhaps you hide invisible 

attributes like a learning disability, or ignore visible identities such as your 

gender. Fact is, the freer you are to reveal and engage the full scope of your 

humanity, the happier and more productive you will be. Yet what exactly does 

it mean to bring your whole self to work? And what are the hurdles? Find out 

in this webinar, along with the “whys” and “how-tos” of this critical mindset. 

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EmPLOYER InFO 

SESSIOnS 

Please check the CCE web calendar (www.careereducation.columbia.edu/ 

calendar) for registration, eligibility, target audience, suggested attire, and 

any updates to this schedule. 

date Time Employer Location 

September 7 5:00 – 6:30 pm Lazard Info 

Session 

Faculty House, 

Garden Room 2 

September 7 6:00 – 7:30 pm Google Tech Talk Schapiro Center, 

Davis Auditorium 

September 7 7:30 – 9:00 pm Rothschild Inc. Info 

Session 

September 8 6:30 – 7:30 pm Teach for America 

Info Session 


Garden Room 2 

CCE Conference 

Room 

September 8 7:30 – 9:00 pm Citi Info Session Faculty House, 

Presidential Room 

1 & Reception 

September 9 12:00 – 1:30 pm Morgan Stanley 

Technology & 

Data Info Session 

September 12 5:00 – 6:30 pm Nomura Info 

Session 

September 12 6:00 – 7:30 pm McKinsey & 

Company Info 

Session for PhDs, 

Postdocs and 

Fellows 

September 12 7:30 – 9:00 pm RBS Global Banking 

and Markets 

Full-Time Analyst 

Presentation 

Computer 

Science Lounge 


Presidential 1 & 

Reception 

Interschool Lab, 

7th floor, 

Schapiro/CEPSR 


Presidential 

Rooms 2 & 3 


September 13 5:00 – 6:30 pm Mintz Levin Info 

Session 

September 13 7:30 – 9:00 pm Jane Street Info 

Session 

September 14 5:00 – 6:30 pm BlackRock Info 

Session 

September 14 6:30 – 7:30 pm The D. E. Shaw 

Group Info Session 

September 14 7:30 – 9:00 pm Oliver Wyman Info 

Session 

September 15 5:00 – 6:30 pm Barclays Capital 

Info Session 

September 15 7:30 – 9:00 pm McKinsey & Company 

Info Session 

September 16 12:30 – 2:00 pm Houlihan Lokey 

Info Session 

September 19 5:00 – 6:30 pm Sanford C. Bernstein 

Info Session 

September 20 5:00 – 6:30 pm Bank of America 

Markets Risk Info 

Session 

September 21 5:00 – 6:30 pm Easton Associates 

Info Session 

September 21 6:30 – 7:30 pm IMS Health Info 

Session 

September 21 7:30 – 9:00 pm Towers Watson 

Info Session 

September 22 5:00 – 6:30 pm UBS Financial 

Services Inc Info 

Session 


Room 


Presidential 

Rooms 2 & 3 


Skyline 


Garden Room 2 


Presidential 

Rooms 2 & 3 


Skyline 


Presidential 

Rooms 2 & 3 

245 Park Avenue, 

20th Floor 


Garden Room 2 


Room 


Garden Room 1 


Room 


Garden Room 2 


Garden Room 2 

September 22 6:30 – 7:30 pm IBM Info Session The Diana Center 

(at Barnard College), 

2nd Floor, 

3009 Broadway 

(at 117 th St) 

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September 22 7:30 – 9:30 pm Galt & Company 

Info Session 


Garden Room 2 

September 26 5:00 – 6:30 pm GEP Info Session CCE Conference 

Room 

September 26 7:00 – 8:30 pm Tower Research 

Capital LLC Info 

Session 

September 27 5:00 – 6:30 pm Accenture Info 

Session/ Panel 

Discussion 

September 27 7:30 – 9:00 pm ZS Associates Info 

Session 

September 28 5:00 – 6:30 pm Mahindra & 

Mahindra Ltd. Info 

Session 

October 3 5:00 – 6:30 pm Bloomingdale’s 

Info Session 

October 4 5:00 – 6:30 pm TD Securities Info 

Session 

October 5 12:00 – 1:30 pm AllianceBernstein 

Technology Associate 

Program Info 

Session 

October 5 12:00 – 1:30 pm Bloomberg L.P. 

Info Session 

October 5 5:00 – 6:30 pm VISA Inc. Info 

Session 

October 6 12:00 – 1:30 pm Microsoft Corporation 

Info Session 

October 6 5:00 – 6:30 pm Mercer Info 

Session 

October 10 7:30 – 9:30 pm WorkSmart Labs 

Info Session 

October 11 5:00 – 6:30 pm Simon-Kucher & 

Partners Info 

Session 

Computer 

Science Lounge 

Faculty House 

Garden Room 2 


Garden Room 2 


Room 


Garden Room 1 


Garden Room 2 

Computer 

Science Lounge, 

SEAS 

Schapiro Center, 



Room 



Room 

WSL Office 


Garden Room 2 


October 12 5:00 – 6:30 pm Stroud Consulting 

Info Session 

October 12 7:30 – 9:00 pm MMG Partners Info 

Session 

October 17 12:00 – 1:30 pm UBS Financial 


Session 

October 17 6:00 – 7:30 pm Capital One 

Pre-Night 

October 18 5:00 – 6:30 pm New York City 

Teaching Fellows 

Info Session 

October 19 5:00 – 6:30 pm Citi Technology 

Analyst Info 

Session 

October 19 5:00 – 6:30 pm Noble Americas 

Corp. Info Session 

October 24 12:00 – 1:30 pm Yahoo! Info 

Session 

October 24 5:00 – 6:00 pm Intel Corporation 

Info Session 

October 25 12:00 – 1:30 pm AllianceBernstein 

Technology Associate 

Program Info 

Session 

October 25 5:00 – 6:30 pm Knight Capital 

Group, Inc. Info 

Session 

november 2 5:00 – 6:30 pm J.P. Morgan Chase 

Info Session 

November 3 6:00 – 7:30 pm GLOBALFOUND- 

RIES Info Session 

November 9 5:00 – 6:30 pm Goldman Sachs 

Summer Info 

Session 


Presidential 

Ballroom 


Presidential 1 & 

Reception 


Garden Room 2 


Garden Room 2 


Room 


Garden Room 2 


Room 


Room 


Room 

Computer 

Science Lounge, 

SEAS 


Garden Room 2 


Skyline 


Room 


Skyline 



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November 9 6:30 – 7:30 pm Venture For America 

Info Session 

November 9 7:30 – 9:00 pm UBS Financial 


Session 

November 10 5:00 – 6:30 pm Credit Suisse Info 

Session 

November 10 7:30 – 9:00 pm Morgan Stanley 

Info Session 


Room 


Skyline 


Skyline 


Presidential 

Ballroom 

November 14 7:30 – 9:00 pm Citi Info Session Faculty House, 

Skyline 

November 15 7:30 – 9:00 pm Bank of America 

Merrill Lynch Info 

Session 

November 16 5:00 – 6:30 pm J.P. Morgan 

Treasury & Securities 

Services Info 

Session 

November 16 7:30 – 9:00 pm Oliver Wyman 

Summer Consultant 

Info Session 

November 17 5:00 – 6:30 pm BNP Paribas Info 

Session 

November 17 7:30 – 9:00 pm McKinsey & Company 

Info Session 

december 1 7:30 – 9:00 pm Sanford C. Bernstein 

Info Session 


Skyline 


Garden Room 2 


Skyline 

Presidential 

Rooms 2 & 3 

Presidential 

Rooms 2 & 3 


Garden Room 2 


eligibility, please visit: www.careereducation.columbia.edu/calendar

BROADWAY 

VISIT US 

East Campus, Lower Level 

116th Street Between Morningside and Amsterdam 

(Enter through Wien Courtyard) 

COnTACT US 

Phone: (212) 854-5609 

careereducation@columbia.edu 

www.careereducation.columbia.edu 

Follow us on Twitter: @ColumbiaCCE 

Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/CUCCE 

Connect on LinkedIn: linkd.in/columbiacareerconnections 

hOURS 

Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 

Wednesday, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 

dAILY WALK-In hOURS 

Monday–Friday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

These are 10 minute sessions where you are able to come in at 1:00 pm 

and sign up for a time slot between 1:00 and 4:00 pm. Topics often 

include starting an internship search, resumes and cover letters, interview 

preparation, and networking. 

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WEST 114TH STREET 

BUELL 

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Green Hall 

(Law) 

St Luke's 

Hospital 

WEST 118 TH ST 

International Affairs Career Education 

W & J Warren Hall 

Wein 

Hall 

WEST 116th st 

WEST 115TH ST 

WEST 114TH STREET 

Faculty House 

Presidents House 

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CHURCH 

Disability access is available at the southern door of 70-74 Morningside Drive. Ramps provide entrance to the front desk. A sign 

indicating disability access and Center telephone numbers is posted below the university call box. To insure the quality of access, it is 

strongly encouraged that you call either the front desk at 212-854-5609, Employer Relations at 212-854-5494, Career Development at 

212-854-5498, or email rm392@columbia.edu prior to arrival. 

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