Resources

How to Use ChatGPT in Your Job Search

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that’s taking all corners of the internet by storm. Some use it to dispute medical claims or help them solve complex coding problems. Others have already banned it from schools, worried the bot …

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Launch Your Career in China

Are you still looking for a summer internship?
Ever imagined your career in China?

 

The last wave of this year’s summer internship program is coming! A variety of intern positions have been released by many renowned employers,

like BMW, …

By Career Design Lab
Career Design Lab
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One-Way Interviews: What They Are (and How to Master Them)

You’re overjoyed that you’ve been invited to interview. Only, instead of receiving a typical job interview email for a phone screen or live interview, you’ve been asked to complete a one-way interview, and now you’re confused. If interviewing is …

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Dealing With Deadline Anxiety

You’ve procrastinated to the point the deadline is looming and you ask yourself, “Why do I keep doing this?” Waiting until the last minute to complete a task is commonplace for some—maybe you were sidetracked by another task; maybe something …

By Firsthand
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 Are SMART Goals? Template and Examples

Eighty percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. Setting big goals can be exciting, but it’s hard to follow through when reality hits. Finding success in achieving your goals starts at the beginning of the process when you set …

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Career Resources

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 …

How to Start a Small Business – A Veteran’s SMB Guide with Tools and Financial Resources

As a veteran, many of the skills you learned in the military can be especially helpful in running a business. …

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 …

OPT Calculator

Please visit Columbia ISSO’s resource for OPT planning. It is a tool that will assist you in calculating your OPT …

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’ …