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How to Get an Entry-Level Job in HR

This article from shrm.org written by Mark Feffer provides some insightful tips on how to gain an entry level position in Human Resources.

It’s one of the most common questions posed on the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM’s) social …

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CDL podcast—“Rising To The Top: Lessons in Leadership” 1 Year Anniversary

CDL is proud to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of launching the podcast—”Rising To The Top: Lessons in Leadership“. In our podcast we interview senior industry leaders, including SPS alumni, who share the secrets of their success and …

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Navigating Generational Diversity, Part 1: Why do Generational Differences Matter in the Workplace?

If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of “generational diversity,” you’re probably not alone. For all the focus on diversity and inclusion in the legal industry, this is one form that has received far less attention. And while generational diversity is, …

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Networking Effectively During an Internship

A great internship is full of potential for your career. For starters, an internship can provide a direct path to full-time employment, but this isn’t necessarily a guarantee. Something you can always control is the way in which you interact …

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The 4 Pillars Of Job Happiness

Everyone wants a career they love and that brings them happiness or at least job satisfaction. But what makes for the perfect job? While there’s no definite answer, emerging research suggests that four workplace characteristics — realness, collaboration, security, and belonging — …

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Career Design Workbook

The Career Design workbook will guide you in your career search through in-depth looks at industries, search techniques, and application …

Access The New York Times through Columbia University Libraries

Columbia University faculty, staff, and students now have full access to content from The New York Times through the Libraries. The Libraries’ …

Support Groups at Columbia University

During at your time at Columbia, you may want to explore additional support groups that can range from Time Management …

Columbia Alumni Directories
SPS Alumni Directories and Network

The program directory is a tool for each SPS program’s alumni, faculty, and current students …

Building Your Network

It’s important for all professionals to build their network throughout their careers. A network of professional connections can be useful …

Creating A Professional Pitch

You will need a pitch to introduce yourself at professional meetings, in networking situations and at other gatherings where you …

Career Guides

When it comes to job success, it’s not only what you know: it’s who you know. Every year employers fill …

The Vault Guide to Top Internships rates more than 100 internship programs. Based on a survey of approxiomately 11,000 interns, …

When it comes to job success, it’s not only what you know: it’s who you know. Every year employers fill …

Career Resources

Career Design Workbook

The Career Design workbook will guide you in your career search through in-depth looks at industries, search techniques, and application …

Access The New York Times through Columbia University Libraries

Columbia University faculty, staff, and students now have full access to content from The New York Times through the Libraries. The Libraries’ …

Support Groups at Columbia University

During at your time at Columbia, you may want to explore additional support groups that can range from Time Management …

Columbia Alumni Directories
SPS Alumni Directories and Network

The program directory is a tool for each SPS program’s alumni, faculty, and current students …

Building Your Network

It’s important for all professionals to build their network throughout their careers. A network of professional connections can be useful …

Creating A Professional Pitch

You will need a pitch to introduce yourself at professional meetings, in networking situations and at other gatherings where you …

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