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Career Fairs & Special Events

Career Fairs and Special Events

Each year, the Center for Career Education hosts several career fairs, networking events and conferences in a variety of industries. These events provide students with the opportunity to explore different fields of interest and make connections with alumni and employers. To see a full listing of all workshops and events run by the Center for Career Education, please see our Events Calendar.

Job Search Saturday

September 12, 2009
Job Search Saturday provides students with the preparation skills and alumni networking opportunities to maximize their success in the On Campus Recruiting Program at the Center. Job Search Saturday is targeted towards students and young alumni interested in careers in the following industries;Healthcare, General Management, Consulting, Government, Higher Education Administration, Research, Finance, Public Service, Engineering, Biotech and Advertising.

Fall Career Fair

September 25, 2009
The Fall Career Fair allows students and alumni the opportunity to meet with employers and explore career options. The Fall Career Fair covers a wide variety of industries including consulting, education, finance, retail and more.

Engineering Career Fair Networking Reception

October 22, 2009
The Engineering Career Fair Networking Reception is an opportunity for students and alumni to network with employers attending the Engineering Consortium Career Fair the following day as well as SEAS Faculty members.

Engineering Consortium Career Fair

October 23, 2009
The Engineering Consortium Career Fair features unique engineering and information technology organizations from across the country.


International Organizations Day

November 13, 2009
This conference-style event takes advantage of Columbia's NYC location and the burgeoning interest in multilateral governance and development organization careers.

 

September Virtual Career Fair

September 2009 

From September 1st through September 30, 2009, students and alumni seeking career opportunities will be able to participate in an online virtual career fair designed to connect them with employers interested in recruiting from Columbia University. The fair will feature companies such as the Department of State, Pepsico, CloudCrowd LLC, Intuit and Zynga.

 


Not-for-Profit and Public Service Career Fair

March 5, 2010
The Not-for Profit and Public Service career fair is an opportunity for students and alumni to meet with employers and explore careers in the Not-for-Profit sector. This career fair covers industries such as the arts, education, engineering, foundations, government, healthcare, humanitarian efforts, healthcare, international development and law.

 

Media Networking Night

March 24, 2010
Media Networking Night allows the opportunity for Columbia students to connect with a wide variety of alumni and professionals who can speak candidly about their own work experience in the media industry. Media Networking night includes industries as diverse as film, entertainment, visual arts, television, radio, communications, advertising, marketing, public relations, books, magazines, newspapers and more.