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March 27, 2023

NYC DCAS Civil Service Information Session | Wednesday, April 12 @ 12:30 PM

Join us for our upcoming Civil Service 101 Information Session with the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), Office of Citywide Recruitment on Wednesday, April 12 at 12:30 PM!

April 18, 2022

Innovation in Health Equity Panel + Networking Event | April 27, 12:30 -2 PM

Are you passionate about addressing gaps in the health industry?

Join us to learn how organizations are addressing health inequities in innovative ways including tackling structural issues, empowering communities and individuals, and leading large-scale advocacy efforts.

Details

Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Time: 12:30 PM – 2 PM (ET)

Format: Moderated Panel + Networking via Zoom Breakout Rooms

Meet leaders who are leveraging technology, policy, and research to make an impact in health care and how they’ve built a career with social impact!

Featured Panelists :

Sasha Ahuja, MSW ’11, National Director, Strategic Partnerships at Planned Parenthood & Adjunct Professor, CSSW
Niteesa Brooks, MSW’18, Senior Associate, Program and Project Delivery at Evidation Health
Tala Mansi, MPA, Associate Director of Health Equity Metrics and Improvement at Planned Parenthood
Zahirah McNatt, DrPH, Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of Brooklyn Neighborhood Health, DOHMH

Hosted by the Career Services offices of Columbia School of Social Work and Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College. This is our 2nd annual Social Justice Panel + Networking Event with this year’s theme of Health Equity!

September 28, 2021

Student Foreign Policy Symposium & Networking | Thursday, Oct 14

In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM), recognized from September 15 to October 15, the Bureau of Global Public Affairs (GPA) has partnered with the Hispanic Employee Council of Foreign Affairs Agencies (HECFAA) to host the Department’s inaugural HHM Student Foreign Policy Symposium.

When: Thursday, October 14, 2021, from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM EDT | Zoom

If you are interested in international affairs, foreign policy, or a career as a diplomat this is the symposium for you! After the symposium, there will be an engaging “After Hours Networking Event” with members of HECFAA, Recruiters, and other Diplomats from the agency from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Learn more and register

September 21, 2021January 10, 2022

4th Annual Communities of Color Virtual Networking Event | Thursday, October 28

virtual meeting image — Image by Alexandra Koch from Pixabay

The offices of Career Services and Leadership Management; Development and Alumni Relations; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are pleased to invite students to our 4th Annual Communities of Color Virtual Networking Event on Thursday, October 28.

All those who identify as students of color/BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) are encouraged to participate!

This is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with a group of distinguished alumni of color, learn about their career paths and trajectories, and get tips and advice on navigating your own path as a professional of color in a dedicated virtual support space.

The list of featured alumni can be found below.

Event Details

Thursday, October 28
6:30 – 8:00 pm ET
Platform: Zoom

Pre-registration is required.

Sign up here using your LionMail account by Tuesday, October 26. We ask that you only register if you are able to attend.

FEATURED ALUMNI

- Noel Altaha ’16 – Senior Program Manager, Center for Court Innovation
- Priscilla Chen ’08 – Assistant Director of Counseling, Integration Charter Schools
- Sidney Delince ’19 – Quality Resource Manager, YAI / Psychotherapist, Gender and Sexuality Therapy Center
- Aliya Donn ’16 – Consultant/Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Risk Advisors
- Shanequa Moore ’10 – Founder & CEO, I’RAISE
- Kirk Royster ’14 – Director, Operations, Bowery Residents’ Committee
- Jasmin Tobar ’16 – Education and Mentorship Programs Manager, The Salvadoran American Leadership and Education Fund
- Pablo Venturino ’16 – Associate Director, Workforce Development, DC Government

Read more about our participating alumni.

September 7, 2021

Building Your Career Path

Whether you’re just starting out in your career or thinking about making a move, following a plan will help you move forward and help you get to where you want to be. This article by the Wall Street Journal offers 3 easy steps to help you get started with forging your career path:

- Engage in self-reflective activities to help identify your core values and strengths – consider what lifestyle is most important to you, what attributes have remained constant, and what expertise you’ve developed over the course of your academic and professional life

- Seek trusted advice from mentors and professionals in your field to learn from their career paths, discuss your career goals, and/or tap into their professional expertise to learn about the industry

- Identify and develop the key skills and knowledge most in-demand within the areas you are interested in and be able to articulate how you can contribute to potential employers

Still need advice on how to get started? Schedule an appointment to meet with a career advisor or check out the career guides and resources posted in our Document Library within Career Connect.

April 27, 2021

Social Justice Changemakers: Employer Panel + Networking Event | May 4

Meet representatives from Color of Change, Vera Institute of Justice, and New York Immigration Coalition about the skills needed to tackle structural and societal inequities on the macro level, empower communities and individuals, and lead large-scale advocacy efforts.

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

1:00 – 2:00 PM (ET)

Panel Guests (click here for bios):

Hannah Green ’18, Program Associate at Vera Institute of Justice, The Initiative to End Girls’ Incarceration
Samantha Phillips, Director of Talent & Recruitment at Color Of Change
Theresa Thanjan ’97, Senior Manager of Member Engagement at New York Immigration Coalition

April 6, 2021

Lead with Curiosity When Networking

The idea of networking can be anxiety-provoking for many, no matter what career stage they’re in, leading some to avoid it. Yet, it still remains the number one strategy to land opportunities and an essential component of one’s career development.

Networking is more than talking to strangers; it is a process of building relationships towards a mutual exchange of support, resources, and information. It is also a way of letting others know your skills and passions and getting noticed in the field. (You can’t get noticed if people don’t know you!)

Not sure how to get started? Then lead with your curiosity.

Perhaps you’re wondering what you can do with your degree or concentration or how others with similar backgrounds and experiences landed their roles. Or maybe you’re still exploring and want to know different opportunities you might find meaningful. Find people with direct knowledge of your interest area and start a conversation:

- Faculty, supervisors and colleagues in field, peers, and alumni currently working in your field of interest
- Professionals you admire regardless of their background whom you can connect with through industry events, professional associations, or virtual networking communities, such as those on LinkedIn
- Recruiters, hiring managers, and organizational representatives hosting information sessions and related recruitment and networking activities

Don’t forget that professionals outside your immediate scope of interest can also possess valuable insights, including how to effectively transition from student to professional, advance to leadership positions, or maintain work-life balance and self-care.

Whomever you choose to reach out to, make sure to tailor your conversation to the individual and assess what specifically you hope to learn from them so you can identify your next steps.

If the idea of networking and informational interviewing still feels intimidating, remember that you don’t need to know everything to have a fruitful conversation. Asking questions like “How do I get started?” or “Where do I go from here?” are acceptable conversation starters, particularly with social work educators and alumni. The main goal is to start somewhere!