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Preparing for a Virtual Interview

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By Hinda Akel, Marketing and Communications Student Assistant Virtual interviews are a way that employers can meet and connect with potential employees through video or an online interviewing platform. There are various reasons why an employer would request a...

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7 Timely Tips for Your Career During COVID-19 (And how the Career Center can help you put them into action!)

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by Quinn Hegarty, Internship and Career Advisor How do you lock down a job when the world is on lockdown? On April 2nd, FindSpark led a panel of experts from a variety of industries intent on answering just that...

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The Big Interview (or, how to interview, Bigly)

Posted by Michael Goode

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...

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Post Job Fair: How to Get an Offer Before the Summer

Posted by Brian Socall

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...

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Working Wednesday: Rebecca Melzer ’15

Posted by Melissa Hennessy

Rebecca Melzner left Columbia in 2015 with her BA in Musical Theatre and a love for kids. Her current position as the as the Assistant Director at the Little Green Tree House began with her on-campus job as a...

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Working Wednesday: Interview Tips for Your Next Internship Interview

Posted by Melissa Hennessy

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...

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6 Ways to Research Employers Before Interviewing

Posted by Angela Sheridon

How to dig deep into company websites and employee social media profiles. By Hannah Morgan, Contributor | U.S. News & World Report Just showing up to an interview is hardly going to be enough to secure a job. Employers...

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Event Recap: Looks that Land: Dressing for your Creative Interview

Posted by Angela Sheridon

The Career Center, hosted JoAnna Stangreciak, CEO & Founder of the eCommerce site and boutique, Le Chic for “Looks that Land” a presentation on what to wear and proper attire for interviewing and on-the-job in creative industries. The event was sponsored by...

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