2017 Arts, Entertainment, and Media graduate Meredith Allesee is the true definition of graduate success. As a student she not only completed a successful internship, but she also found time to get involved on-campus by having two practicums including...
Coming out of college, I was aware of the importance of a strong resume, being able to write a cover letter, and getting myself to job fairs in order to land a position. But, I didn’t realize—until much later...
If you’re looking to receive job offers from some of the companies that attended Columbia’s Job and Internship Fair, there are a few more things you can do to supplement the strong impression you made at the fair. While...
Chicago > New York > Chicago! 2014 Fashion Studies alumna Brittany Lippert shares her thoughts on her time at Columbia, internships, and her career path. How did an internship or on-campus job help prepare you...
It’s Internship Season! This is the time of year when many companies and organizations are posting for summer internships. Most employers ask for a resume or cover letter, so be sure to have your resume reviewed by a Peer...
With the Freelance Toolkit Series underway, we thought it would be fun to catch up with an alumnus who is currently freelancing! Meet alumna Kara Vana! Kara is known among her peers for her passion for working with people,...
We caught up with advertising alumni Vinh Tran for our latest Working Wednesday post. During his time as a student, Vinh was introduced to the One Club Creative Book Camp by faculty member Peg Murphy. That involvement helped propel...
The path that Katie Scarlett Strickland, Columbia College Chicago ’16 (double major!), is seen walking on in the photo above is not a paved, straight-lined path. Much like the experience of going from undergraduate studies to a degree,...
One of the most common issues I hear from students seeking internship help is that they’re simply too scared to apply. They don’t feel ready. They don’t feel as experienced as their peers. They think they haven’t had relevant jobs....
When Jewell Donaldson was an advertising and copywriting major at Columbia College Chicago, she actively embraced a variety of opportunities and fully participated in events, workshops, and her classes. I remember meeting with her in the Career Center and...