Throughout my years in business, I’ve made plenty of “mistakes”—although I firmly believe there are no mistakes, only learning experiences. I’ve also picked up a few tips along the way. They’ve helped me to succeed in founding and running several …
Feeling accepted and included in a workplace is as important, if not more important, than anything else when it comes to being an employee. For the LGBTQ+ community, that sort of assurance as an employee can be absolutely crucial to …
The foundational skills
James Dunbar, General Manager at RocketBlocksPublished: January 9, 2024
Structured thinking | Analysis | Math | Creativity | Business intuition | Communication | Collaboration | Leadership
Ambitious people are drawn to jobs like management consulting, product management, and strategy roles in exciting companies. These …
Finance and business professionals are faced with the challenge of navigating increasingly large volumes of data to make the most informed decisions possible.
Bloomberg, a financial technology company, plays an important role in connecting the world’s decision-makers to accurate information …
Eight reasons why career transitions later in life are possible despite lingering age discrimination.
Gayle worked her whole life at HP, mirroring her mother’s long stint at IBM.
She moved up the corporate ladder until finally there was one painful …
For an executive, building a personal brand can sound like another unnecessary task on an already too-long to do list. But, if done right, the process of building a personal brand can be extremely beneficial and even fulfilling.
People want …
We have all seen it on TV. The too-handsome doctor running into the operating room without scrubbing in, grabbing a scalpel barehanded, yelling “Push Epi!” to the other myriad nurses and techs while the medical students look down in awe …
Opportunities in the pharma/biotech industry exist at every career level. Scientists with graduate degrees are in high demand, as are workers with science-related bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. Workers with no scientific background may find jobs in administration, finance, law, marketing, …
Though leadership roles can be rewarding, many managers at all levels face similar challenges.
In 2022, leadership development firm Blanchard polled 800 managers about the issues they struggled with most.
Many said one of the biggest burdens of executive management …
With all the talk about artificial intelligence (AI) taking over the world, you may be wondering what the difference is between all the concepts being tossed around these days: machine learning vs. AI or AI vs. machine learning vs. deep …
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 recent graduate from the Applied Analytics program. Congratulations to Namitha Maria Cherian …
Introduction
Podcasts can provide listeners with the chance to easily digest information while on the go. Whether you’re on your morning commute, cleaning the house on a Saturday afternoon, or on your evening walk, podcasts are readily available during your …
Each year, thousands of international students apply for H-1B visas—temporary non-immigrant visas that allow individuals to work in the U.S. Since only a limited number of H-1Bs are given out each year, the H-1B visa process can be stressful, not …
Everyone's heard the phrase “diversity and inclusion” (“D&I” for short), but what does it really mean? Why is it so important? And how do you find companies that prioritize it?
In honor of Black History Month, below are the answers to …
Study after study prove that the more diverse a workplace, the more productive is its workforce. So, in addition to many employers wanting to do the right thing by creating diverse, inclusive workplaces, they also understand that another, massive benefit …
ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that’s taking all corners of the internet by storm. Some use it to dispute medical claims or help them solve complex coding problems. Others have already banned it from schools, worried the bot …
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 …
It is understandable that many college and university students don’t understand just how much value most hiring managers and others involved in recruiting place on experience as opposed to grades and other academic achievements. Certainly, many employers primarily hire based …
Making a career change can be both exhilarating and challenging. Transitioning into a new field often involves showcasing transferrable skills and experiences effectively during interviews.
Let’s explore a few essential techniques to help job seekers confidently navigate interviews when changing …
