Networking is essential for career and professional success, no matter where you are in your journey. Take advantage of the following tools and resources exclusive to the CSSW community to grow and leverage your network.
You can also find a sample list of membership organizations and professional networks in Career Connect’s Document Library within the Professional Associations folder.
Networking Sites and Tools
CSSW Student and Alumni LinkedIn Group (managed by the Office of Alumni Relations) – group designed to help you connect with fellow students and alumni, build your professional network, and learn about different opportunities shared by the community
Online Alumni Community (managed by the Columbia Alumni Association) – tool to search for, connect with, and message CSSW alumni
NOTE: Alumni have expanded access across schools, degrees, graduation years, regions, interests, and more
Additional Alumni Networking Tools and Opportunities (managed by the CAA) – resources and opportunities to connect with alumni
LinkedIn Learning Tutorials on Searching for Alumni (free for all students; available to alumni with LinkedIn Learning accounts)
LinkedIn Alumni Page for Columbia School of Social Work | For Columbia University – resource to research, identify, and connect with alumni
Columbia Branded Business Cards for Students – business card order form for Columbia students
For Alumni Only
Columbia Alumni Association Network LinkedIn Group – group designed to help you connect with fellow alumni from across the university and build your professional network
Networking Hour | Alumni Events Around the World – networking events exclusive to Columbia alumni from schools across the university