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Workforce diversity includes disabilities, not just gender and race

Study after study prove that the more diverse a workplace, the more productive is its workforce. So, in addition to many employers wanting to do the right thing by creating diverse, inclusive workplaces, they also understand that another, massive benefit …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Business Analyst vs. Data Analyst: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a business analyst vs. data analyst? In some organizations, these roles are interchangeable. However, business analysts generally take a more comprehensive role, bridging the gap between data analysis and a business’s goals. On the other hand,

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Success Story of the Week: Aishwarya Singhal

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 recent graduate from the Technology Management program. Congratulations to Aishwarya Singhal on …

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What Is Agile Methodology? A Guide for Beginners

When you’re trying to get something done at work that requires various teams, goals, resources, and demands, everyone has to get on the same page — not only about what needs to get done, but how it should get done. This …

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Success Stories of the Week: Demin Yu

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 Enterprise Risk Management program. Congratulations, Demin Yu!

Congratulations to …

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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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  • Data Scientist HelloFresh
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