Category: Interviewing
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Preparing for a Virtual Interview
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 virtual interview such as location differences or timing, but now that everything has gone remote, 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!)
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 question. “Job Hunting, Networking, and Work During COVID-19” featured panelists Antoinette Miller (NBCUniversal Media), Cat Gulacsy…
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The Big Interview (or, how to interview, Bigly)
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 on—how important the job interview was to securing a job or internship. The days before the…
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Post Job Fair: How to Get an Offer Before the Summer
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 we’re sure your “elevator pitch,” accomplishment-driven resume, and branded business cards left a strong impression, check…
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Working Wednesday: Rebecca Melzer ’15
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 Peer Academic Coach where she learned how to lead and manage as an undergraduate. We asked…
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Working Wednesday: Interview Tips for Your Next Internship Interview
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 Coach in the Career Center, Monday through Friday from 10am-4pm, no appointment needed. Just walk in…
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6 Ways to Research Employers Before Interviewing
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 expect job seekers to know about the company and why they want to work there. You’ve…
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Event Recap: Looks that Land: Dressing for your Creative Interview
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 Kohls, Mugsy, Fab’rik, and Parker James. Frequency TV was there to capture the event. View a…