As a Black Woman, Being Fully Myself at Work Is a Non-Negotiable — Here’s How I’ve Achieved That

Back when she was finishing grad school, Denise Owusu knew she had two requirements for her next career move: the company would need to align with her values, and it had to be a place where she could be wholly …

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Success Story of the Week: Saad Hazari

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 Saad Hazari on his …

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CPT vs OPT: Choosing The Right Work Authorization Option

Are you an international student looking for work experience in the US? You may have heard the terms CPT and OPT thrown around at orientation or among other international students. While both OPT and CPT provide off-campus work authorization for …

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Navigating the US tax maze: Overview for foreign students and academics to protect your US visa status

The United States tax system can be a daunting prospect for anyone, but it can be particularly confusing for foreign students and academics arriving on F or J visas. Even if you’re focused on your studies or research, understanding your …

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Success Story of the Week: Samuel Anderson

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 Sustainability Management program. Congratulations to Samuel Anderson on his …

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Success Story of the Week: Zhongjie Yang

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 Enterprise Risk Management program. Congratulations to Zhongjie Yang on …

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I Quit My Job TWICE & It Was Worth It! – Queer Money Ep. 174

“If you don’t like where you are, MOVE. You are not a tree.”

–Jim Rohn 

Too many of us get stuck in jobs where we feel comfortable. We’re afraid to walk away from the security of a regular paycheck and try something new. But if you’re not happy or your current situation isn’t getting you …

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Stories from Jopwell on Realizing Black Hair is an Office Talking Point

Very little could have deterred me from going natural when I decided to stop relaxing my hair in college. Going without a touch-up for months wasn’t cute, but searching for an affordable stylist in my college town was demoralizing. Plus, …

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3 Stories of Black Success in the Tech Field

As someone who reads a myriad of articles and listens to a lot of podcasts about the tech space, particularly the journey of a founder, it’s important to me to share my findings. Their journey is always inspiring moments of …

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Trans-Inclusive Employee Benefits: 27 Questions to Guide Your Understanding of Benefits

With anti-trans legislation so steeply on the rise, more than ever, this year’s Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 13-19th) and Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov. 20th) call for not just words, but action from employers. How can you help ensure your …

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