In observance of Memorial Day, Career Design Lab will be closed 3-5PM Friday, May 26 - Monday, May 29th, 2023

Resource Library

The Career Design Lab provides a wealth of information and reference material for every stage of your career journey, from planning, research and personal branding to networking, negotiation and learning about important employment laws that may apply to you.

In addition to this resource page, you also have access to the CDL Course on Canvas.  There you will find resources to help you complete every step of your career journey.

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The students who are the most successful in their career journeys often begin working with our office within the first few weeks of school, taking full advantage of our resources and continue working with us throughout their degree program. The Career Design Lab is here to guide you through the process of planning your career and finding your future jobs.

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Career Resources

Podcast Episode 9:  The Importance of Managing Up!

In the ninth episode of Rising to the Top: Lessons in Leadership, we welcome Steve Safier, Director, and Lecturer in …

Podcast Episode 8: The Importance of Transferable Skills
In the eighth episode of Rising to the Top: Lessons in Leadership, we welcome Jennifer Riaño Góez, Executive Director at …
Podcast Episode 7: Transferable Skills and Leveraging Your International Experience

In the seventh episode of Rising to the Top: Lessons in Leadership, we welcome Sean Brecker, the CFO of Headspace …

Podcast Episode 6: Creative Problem Solving and Resiliency

The Career Design Lab at Columbia’s School of Professional Studies recently launched a new podcast, “Rising to the Top: Lessons …

Podcast Episode 5: Face the Fear in Your Career

The Career Design Lab at Columbia’s School of Professional Studies recently launched a new podcast, “Rising to the Top: Lessons …

Podcast Episode 4: The Art of Storytelling

The Career Design Lab at Columbia’s School of Professional Studies recently launched a new podcast, “Rising to the Top: Lessons …

Classes

Career Design Lab Course

The CDL course on Canvas is designed to help you leverage best practices in your professional development.  There you will…

Optimize your Linkedin Profile

This LinkedIn Learning course will review on how to best optimize your LinkedIn profiles.   Rock Your Linkedin Profile

Building Professional Connections

In this LinkedIn Learning Class, you’ll learn how to start conversations that build real connections, and use social media to…

Informational Interviewing

If you are looking for a job, considering a new career, or trying to advance in your current career, you…

Delivering an Authentic Elevator Pitch

Find out how to craft an authentic personal pitch while projecting competence and warmth—two key factors in making a great…

Creating a Communications Strategy

A communications strategy is the backbone of any good marketing or communications program. It provides a focus, with a clear…