Is Your Resume Up to Date? The Latest in Resume Techniques

If you’ve been applying to job after job without hearing back, you’re not alone.

The average job seeker needs to send out between 100 and 200 resumes before landing a position. Corporate jobs are even more competitive, with each opening …

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What to Do If You Regret Changing Jobs

Throughout your career, you’ll likely change jobs more than once. There are many reasons people change jobs, whether it’s for a higher salary, a better location, or to escape a toxic workplace, among others. If you’ve recently changed jobs and …

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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 Keep Younger Workers from Quitting

Many younger workers recognized their dissatisfaction with their jobs during the Great Resignation.

Some found that their work didn’t match their values, while others realized how their jobs weren’t giving them adequate work/life balance. 

Now that many pandemic restrictions have …

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I’m a University Recruiter at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Here’s What I Look For 

Gabrielle Ellerbrock, Ed.D., is a university relations recruiter for Thermo Fisher Scientific, a world leader in science that delivers innovative technologies and pharmaceutical services. Thermo Fisher Scientific employs 130,000 people worldwide and generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue. Thermo …

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Day in The Life of an Investment and Diligence Growth Strategy Analyst at Insight Partners

The private equity and venture capital space is one of the most exciting and dynamic industries to work in. So much so, that job descriptions often fall short of capturing the incredible opportunities and fulfilling work that professionals get to …

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Success Story of the Week: Yuxuan Lin

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 an alumnus from the Enterprise Risk Management program. Congratulations to Enterprise Risk Management alumni …

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Success at CDL’s FIRST-EVER Project Innovation Day!

 Success at CDL’s FIRST-EVER Project Innovation Day!

Ten teams from the 2022 Greater Good Challenge, THINK-A-THON Challenge, and other academic projects presented their innovative and impactful work! Teams also had the chance to exchange thoughts with each other and expand …

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How to Ask for an Internship (Email Examples)

Can you really ask for an internship? While you may hear some “no” responses, the answer is yes — emailing to ask about internship opportunities is a valuable way to show interest and even land a gig. In this guide, …

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Internship Success Story: Jailen Garrett

The Career Design Lab is thrilled to celebrate the successes of all of our Columbia University School of Professional Studies students and alumni.
This month we highlight current students who are fortunate to gain work experience through internships!
Congratulations to …

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The Best Cities for High-Paying Entry-Level Jobs

If you’re looking for an entry-level job, you may be experiencing uncertainty about your future. What will your career path look like, where will you live, and how much will you earn?

A 2022 survey from Real Estate Witch found …

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