Success Story of the Week: Emaan Qazi

The Career Design Lab is thrilled to celebrate the successes of all of our Columbia University School of Professional Studies students and alumni.
This week we highlight a student from the Applied Analytics program. Congratulations to
Emaan Qazi on her …

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Success Story of the Week: Junqi Wang

The Career Design Lab is thrilled to celebrate the successes of all of our Columbia University School of Professional Studies students and alumni.
This week we highlight a student from the Applied Analytics program. Congratulations to Junqi Wang on her …

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Success Story of the Week: Jane Limatu

The Career Design Lab is thrilled to celebrate the successes of all of our Columbia University School of Professional Studies students and alumni.
This week we highlight a student from the Applied Analytics program. Congratulations to Jane Limatu on her …

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Success Story of the Week: Tiffany Bahar

The Career Design Lab is thrilled to celebrate the successes of all of our Columbia University School of Professional Studies students and alumni.
This week we highlight a student from the Applied Analytics program. Congratulations to Tiffany Bahar on her …

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Success Story of the Week: Kenthia Roberts

The Career Design Lab is thrilled to celebrate the successes of all of our Columbia University School of Professional Studies students and alumni.
This week we highlight a student from the Applied Analytics program. Congratulations to Kenthia Roberts on her …

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What Jobs Can You Get with a Finance Degree? 10 Careers to Consider

For any student with an interest in numbers, one common question that may come up as they consider a career path is, “What jobs can you get with a finance degree?” The good news is that jobs with a finance …

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From Job to Job: The Power of Transferable Skills in Career Transitions

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In today’s fast-paced job market, the ability to transition smoothly from one career to another is more important than ever. This is where transferable skills come into play—skills that you can carry from job …

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Success Story of the Week: Kshitij Gupta

The Career Design Lab is thrilled to celebrate the successes of all of our Columbia University School of Professional Studies students and alumni.
This week we highlight a student from the Technology Management program. Congratulations to Kshitij Gupta on his …

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How This Engineer Found Her Place—and Purpose—in a Male-Dominated Industry

During her elementary school days, Michaela Reid unknowingly set the foundation for her future engineering career. She participated in an after-school program that allowed students to explore different aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. One of these eye-opening activities …

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How Technology Has Positively Impacted Your Job Search

Technology that’s been implemented over the last decade, as well as emerging technologies, can help job-seekers find positions more easily. Not only can they research possible roles, but they can also find remote opportunities beyond where they live. 

Here, we’ll …

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15 Environmentally Friendly Companies for Gen Z on the Job Hunt

It’s clear that Generation Z is passionate about the environment and ensuring a sustainable planet. In fact, 67% of Gen Z respondents in a Pew Research Center survey said the climate should be a top priority.

But what about in the …

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Can I Work Remotely on an H-1B visa?

This blog post was co-authored by Aaron Blumberg, Partner & Attorney at Fragomen.

Many people are drawn to remote work for the freedom and flexibility that it provides, so it should come as no surprise that the number of people …

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How To Get a Paid Internship Abroad in 2025

In today’s world, international experience is invaluable. For college students, landing a paid internship abroad in 2025 not only builds practical skills but also offers a unique adventure that sets you apart from other candidates. Global experience gives you a …

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How Nestlé’s Laurie Bolt Brings Her Whole Self to Work

When we sit down with Laurie Bolt to chat about bringing her whole self to work, she tells us, “I’m not just a Director of Business Optimization at Nestlé. I’m a mother. I’m a wife. I’m part of the LGBTQIA+ …

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3 Frameworks for Finding Companies That Let You Show Up As Your Authentic Self

Maddy Reid was in a one-on-one with one of AlertMedia’s customer success team leads when they were asked how they identify at work for the first time.

“It was within my first couple of weeks [at AlertMedia],” recounts Maddy, who …

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Negotiating Your Next (or First!) Salary

Whether you’re a new or experienced negotiator, the topic of salary negotiation is always relevant. For professionals of color especially, salary negotiations provide opportunities to narrow the persistent pay gap and receive equitable compensation for our work. Here’s a bit …

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Meet Pernell Thompson: Head of Fitness Partnerships

Meet, Pernell Thompson, Head of Fitness Partnerships at Zeamo
What industry are you in?

Pernell: Health & Wellness

Where do you work?

Zeamo

What was your journey like to get to where you are in your career?

Coming out of …

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How to Pivot Your Career and Follow Your Passion

In this episode, Averri shares her amazing story of transitioning from fashion design to political sciences, public affairs, and ultimately entrepreneurship. Get ready to be inspired as she opens up about:

Don’t miss out on this empowering conversation with Averri …

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Success Story of the Week: Emma Akue

The Career Design Lab is thrilled to celebrate the successes of all of our Columbia University School of Professional Studies students and alumni.
This week we highlight a student from the Applied Analytics program. Congratulations to Emma Akue on her …

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3 things diverse graduates should look for in an employer

Senior year is approaching, and it’s time to search for a job.

With millions of employers to choose from, how do you narrow the search and find the best company for diverse graduates in the workforce?

In this post, we’ll …

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