Career Resources

Welcome!

I’m glad that you found your way to the College Advising Center’s Career Resources page. Career assistance at Columbia is available through several different offices on campus. The support you need to succeed is out there, but it can sometimes be confusing to navigate! This site is intended to help you know where to go, why and when.

It’s never too early to start using the resources available to you! Remember that career development does not start as a senior– it is a process that began before you even arrived on campus. Be sure to also check out our Career Guide for more detailed information on careers, resume writing, interviewing, job searching and more!

College Advising Center:
As the Career Development Specialist, I can help you all four years with questions as big as what to do with your life, to the logistics like resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, and job search strategies. I also like to think of myself as a center of information– I make it my goal to know who can assist with the specific career questions you may have. It’s best to schedule an appointment, or catch one of my workshops. If you’re not sure where to turn for assistance, drop me an email and I will direct you as best I can.

Also in the CAC- Your College Advisor helps you with course requirements, but did you know that they can also help you connect your academic decisions to your career goals? Make an appointment at any time for assistance.

Portfolio Center:
The Portfolio Center can help you document and package your work into a portfolio book, website, reel or print piece, and they are also a rich source of information on the arts and media industries. Start with their website and click on "Students" to find tons of resources, including portfolio samples, articles and audio interviews. Online resources are available to anyone, and more advanced services, like portfolio production and access to industry experts are limited to seniors and some juniors.

Student Employment:
The Student Employment Office administers on-campus part-time student employment programs. Students seeking on-campus jobs can find information on their website, as well as links to their online job board. Campus job fairs are hosted by the student employment office.

ColumbiaWorks:
ColumbiaWorks is an online job board with on and off campus part-time jobs, volunteer opportunities, internships, and full-time jobs. You can use the database all four years and even after you graduate.

Internship Coordinators:
Internship Coordinators are located in individual academic departments and can assist in receiving credit (starting your junior year) for internship experiences. It’s best to prepare as much as possible before meeting with your internship coordinator– have some ideas about what you want to do and what you want to get out of the experience.

Other Career Resources

The library offers extensive print career resources in its Career Corner. Stop by the 5th floor to check it out.
The Writing Center can help polish the grammar and writing style of your resume. This is a good compliment to assistance from me or others in your field.
Faculty can help provide you information specific to your industry and may even be able to connect you with people in a position to hire! They are a good compliment to the Portfolio Center’s industry professionals.
Marketing Yourself is a course offered through the Marketing Communication department that will teach you how to conduct an effective job search. The course is open to all majors.
Alumni - Learn more about available career services through the office of Alumni Relations.

Employers - this gateway page is your guide to recruiting Columbia students.

Best of luck, and don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions!

Christie Andersen
Career Development Specialist