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How AI Is Transforming Jobs in Fintech, Healthcare, and Other Industries

In today’s fast-paced world where efficiency is key, automation has become the new reality. From robots to artificial intelligence, workplace automation is shaking up industries worldwide, leaving no job untouched and causing significant disruption on a global scale. And it’s …

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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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What Is Project Management?

When you think of project management, you probably think of someone who’s in charge. And in many respects, you’d be right. A project manager is responsible for making sure a specific project goes from conception to reality as quickly and …

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Success Stories of the Week: Javier Aguirre

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 alumni from the Sustainability Management program. Congratulations, Javier Aguirre!

Congratulations to Sustainability …

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How to Prep for Consulting Interview Questions

You’ve decided that consulting is the career for you, and you’re getting ready to apply for an internship or even a full-time role at one of the top consulting firms around. Or, maybe you’ve already applied and landed a coveted …

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4 Tips for Searching for Companies that Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Everyone's heard the phrase “diversity and inclusion” (“D&I” for short), but what does it really mean? Why is it so important? And how do you find companies that prioritize it?

In honor of Black History Month, below are the answers to …

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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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Podcast Episode 1: Taking Risks and Pivoting in Your Career

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

Career Design Workbook

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

Informational Interview Steps

 

Informational Interview Steps
Identify someone to interview:Professors, advisors, alumni, and members of professional organizations are great candidates for informational interviews. …

Anti-Hate Glossary: Stopping Anti-Asian Hate

Racism toward people of Asian heritage in the United States manifests itself in a wide range of words, actions, and …

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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Paula Diaz

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  • Climate Justice and Nature Intern Colgate Palmolive
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Jan Raphael Floro

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  • New York, New York
  • Assistant Vice President - Technology Audit Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
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Ursula Grosser

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  • Senior Director, Program Management BetMGM
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Zaigham Ali Khan

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  • Associate Director, Data Science Merck
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Anna Martirosyan

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  • New York, New York
  • Product Marketing Senior Associate JP Morgan Chase
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Subbu Muthukrishnan

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  • Technology Manager - ESG Consulting Ernst & Young
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Lisa Patton

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  • San Diego, California
  • Client Advisor Mission Wealth
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Jonathan Scott

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  • Chelsea F.C. Community Manager Viral Nation
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Rohan Shah

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  • Strategy Associate AON
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  • New York City, New York
  • Data Scientist HelloFresh
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