Kat Castro

Associate Director | Applied Analytics Career Coach (Last Name W-Z)

Kat Castro serves as Associate Director at the CDL, specifically working with the talented Applied Analytics students. Before Columbia, Kat worked in Career Services at her Alma Mater, Hofstra University, and Marymount Manhattan College.  Before her career in higher education, Kat worked in the busy life of television. She scouted locations for the long-run show Law and Order, worked as a Production Manager for NBC Sport’s Football Night in America, and managed the NBC Universal Page Program. She started her TV life as an NBC Page, just like Kenneth from 30 Rock! Kat holds a BA in Television/Video Production and is completing her MS in Strategic Communication in August 2024. She is a born-and-raised Queens, New Yorker, residing in Forest Hills with her husband, two daughters, and a pup named Bo.

 

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How to Find Organizations Committed to DEI Values

Most social-impact organizations today express a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

The National Council of Nonprofits encourages organizations to not only articulate their values, but to be guided by them and to integrate them into their daily operations. …

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How to expand your professional network with a great direct message

Networking has evolved rapidly in the past few years. Whether you’re a college student or you’ve been in the workforce for years, you’ve seen and experienced the drastic shift in popularity from in-person networking to virtual networking.

Even further, we’ve …

By College Recruiter
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4 Virtual Networking Tips for Your Job Search

Networking isn’t just about finding a job. Strategic and effective networking can help you gain insights about yourself, and can be a source of support and strength as you navigate the peaks and valleys of a job search. Building relationships …

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How Informational Interviews Can Lead to a Job Offer

Informational interviews are an often ignored aspect of the job search. For unemployed individuals, college seniors, and disgruntled employees, the stress of the job search makes something like an informational interview, which often does not result in a job offer, …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to Ask for a LinkedIn Recommendation (with Samples)

Are recommendations on LinkedIn important? It’s true that the final hiring decision will not be made based on what a past client or coworker says about you. But your goal is to grab the attention of a recruiter way earlier …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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These 6 Preliminary Interview Questions Determine Whether You Make it to the Next Round

In today’s intense hiring world, many employers deploy pre-screening steps before inviting candidates for longer interviews. When a candidate’s cover letter and resume are appealing to the recruiter, they are usually asked to participate in a preliminary interview or phone …

By Ivy Exec
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Marketing Trends to Prepare for in 2022

While the marketing industry might remain the same, strategies are fluid. Marketing trends come and go. What’s “in” seems to change every year, keeping the best marketers in the business on their toes. 

It can be one of the most …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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The Benefits of Being Bilingual

Bilingualism, or the ability to speak two or more languages fluently, can be a huge asset for job seekers. As a 2017 report by New American Economy discovered, the need for bilingual workers in the United States more than doubled …

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Business Analyst vs Data Analyst: The Best Choice for 2021

There is often confusion when it comes to the differences between business analysts and data analysts. Both are professionals within the field of data science, both delve into data in search of answers, and, at some organizations, the job titles …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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The Greater Good Challenge – This FRIDAY December 3rd – Register today for your chance to win $100!

Please join us for the second annual Greater Good Challenge, a live event that features SPS students and alums pitching their business ideas to the judges on Friday, 12/3/21 from 10am -12:00pm ET. Cast your vote during the event for …

By Kat Castro
Kat Castro Associate Director | Applied Analytics Career Coach (Last Name W-Z)
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