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Career Network Provides Resources
One of the best ways to learn about career options is through
networking. By having conversations with people who have been successful
in various industries and learning from their experiences, career
seekers can gather valuable information. “How can I get in
touch with alumni working in (fill in the field)?” is a question
heard frequently at the Center
for Career Education.
To help answer this question, and address other alumni job concerns,
CCE and the Columbia
E-Community have launched the Career Connections Network. This
new online venture within the E-Community, Columbia’s free
online service for alumni of the College and SEAS, gives alumni
the opportunity to be a resource to other alumni as well as tap
into CCE resources.
The CCN allows alumni to network with other alumni, volunteer as
panelists at career events and serve as contacts and advocates for
students. The CCN connects alumni to Career Center activities and
involves alumni in students’ lives. The CCN, which launched
during spring semester, has nearly 200 members and is one of the
fastest growing groups within the E-Community.
How does it work? Simply log in to the E-Community and join the
CCN using the “Communities” link. Once you’ve
joined, you’ll receive regular updates on CCN opportunities
and events, such as the panels on which several alumni participated
during Spring Career Week. You’ll also find job listings posted
by the Career Center as well as information about career events
that are suitable for alumni.
To make the most of the CCN, please complete all portions of your
E-Community profile, especially the “Career Path” and
“About Me” screens. The more information you provide,
the easier it is for the right alumni to network. And remember,
networking is about developing and building relationships, not about
identifying jobs. The stronger your network, the more you’ll
get out of the system.
If you have questions about the CCN, please contact Deborah Rothstein,
director of the Alumni Career Development Program (der6@columbia.edu)
or Laura Hoffman, director of employer and alumni relations (lh2139@columbia.edu).
https://alumni.college.columbia.edu
http://www.cce.columbia.edu
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