Career Support

Date: 6/23/2009 to 8/31/2009 She’s a Best Buy 'Digital Life Specialist,’ a Columbia Orientation Leader, a Time Out Chicago marketing intern, and a full-time student. What she isn’t, is unmotivated. Griffin is proof that when opportunity and determination meet halfway, many other doors open. ... (read more)

Date: 6/8/2009 to 9/8/2009 The coveted campus job seems to be just out of everyone’s reach. You have that one friend who sits around all day on the fifth floor of the 623 building and answers phones. How did he get that job? He does his homework, listens to his iPod, and gets to go home early during finals. Meanwhile, you’re working down at Potbelly’s, about ready to throw a sandwich at the next person who asks you if you can go a little faster. Not to fear! Campus jobs are no longer the holy grail of jobs. We’ll show you how to get one (the right one for you). ... (read more)

Date: 5/1/2009 to 8/28/2009 You spoke. We listened. Maybe you answered some questions in a survey, talked to Columbia staff, or perhaps even participated in a focus group. Thanks for doing that; we heard you. Starting this fall, prepare yourself for some improvements in the advising process and look for all your Columbia career resources to be housed under one umbrella. ... (read more)

Date: 4/15/2009 to 8/7/2009 “I'm just a bill.  Yes, I'm only a bill, and I'm sitting here on Capitol Hill ...”  Many of you may recognize this tune from the legendary Schoolhouse Rock cartoon of our youth.  Unfortunately, I never took the lesson seriously until now.  Since September, I've followed the Serve America Act through Congress.
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Date: 3/30/2009 to 8/31/2009 As the economy declines and students struggle to pay for college, conversations have started about the value of a college education. We hear more and more questions like, 'Will there be jobs when I leave?' 'Which colleges are the best investment?' 'Is a college degree still necessary?' (This is a resounding yes, by the way.) ... (read more)

Date: 1/28/2009 to 8/31/2009 It’s nearly impossible to escape news of our economy, and I have started getting a lot of panicked questions from students worried about how they will be affected by the recession. The bad news is if you are a senior, this will affect your job search. The good news is it may not be as bad as you think. ... (read more)