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Networking with Professors

As highlighted in an article by Live Career, “learning how to connect with your peers, professors, and community is crucial for both personal and professional development”.

Professors, in particular, are invaluable resources from whom you can learn more about different areas of interest and opportunities within the field.

Wondering how to best connect with them beyond the classroom? Here are a few tips to keep in mind, whether you’re just starting the program or continuing:

    • Research your professors to get a better sense of their background, interests, and achievements
    • When reaching out to schedule a meeting, provide a very brief overview of your goals and interests and why you want to meet (e.g. what you hope to learn)
    • Make the most of the time you have with them by coming prepared with targeted questions
    • In all your interactions, whether virtual or in-person, be open, sincere, and mindful of how you communicate
    • Ask for feedback and keep them updated on any developments, especially if you’ve followed through on any advice they gave you

Professors will likely be more receptive to your outreach while you’re a student, so be sure to take advantage of the opportunity before you graduate. This also applies to building relationships with peers, supervisors, and administrators. Investing in this effort will not only help you stand out and stay memorable, but it can also potentially open doors for years to come!

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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.

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Welcome to the Fall 2021 Class!

The Office of Career Services and Leadership Management would like to extend a warm welcome to our Fall 2021 class!

We look forward to meeting you and discussing your career plans as you further your education and training to promote social justice, equity, inclusion, and the overall well-being of others as anti-racist practitioners.

Want to get a head start on the conversation? Join us on Wednesday, September 1 at our Career Q&A session for new students! See details within your Orientation materials.

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Welcome Advanced Standing Students!

The Office of Career Services and Leadership Management would like to extend a warm welcome to our Advanced Standing students!

We look forward to meeting you and discussing your career plans as you further your education and training to promote social justice, equity, inclusion, and the overall well-being of others as social workers.

Want to get a head start on the conversation? Join us today, July 13 at 1:00 PM, for our Career Q&A session for new students! See details within your Orientation materials.

Career Connect

Later today, you will be receiving access to our exclusive career management system, Career Connect. Please keep an eye out for a welcome email from: [email protected] (It’s not spam!). It will include instructions on how to schedule appointments, register for future career events, access career-related resources, and more.

If you have any questions in the interim, please email [email protected] using your Columbia email address, and let us know that you’re a new student.

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NASW-NYC Cares Social Work Job Fair

Update from NASW-NYC as of 7/6/21:

Organizations/agencies in attendance:

    • Cayuga Centers
    • CORE Service Groups
    • Acacia Network
    • Karen Horney Clinic
    • Mount Sinai Hospital
    • Bridging Access to Care
    • A Home Within
    • Nido de Esperanza
    • Greenwich House, Inc.
    • Partnership with Children
    • Restore NYC
    • New York Psychotherapy and Counseling Center
    • Hunter College Liberty Partnerships Program
    • RAIN, Inc.
    • Vibrant Emotional Health
    • Henry Street Settlement
    • Outreach Development Corporation
    • VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
    • CAMBA
    • Tribeca Therapy
    • Revcore Recovery Center of Manhattan LLC
    • The Jewish Board
    • Center for Court Innovation
    • Visiting Nurse Service of New York

Register here

For more information, go to: https://www.naswnyc.org/page/CARESEvents

Questions regarding this event should be emailed to [email protected]

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NYC Mayor’s Office of Appointments Resume Portal

Interested in working within a New York City agency or mayoral office?

The Mayor’s Office of Appointments recruits talented leaders from all fields to work towards achieving meaningful and positive change for New Yorkers, and to fulfill the Mayor’s vision of a diverse and inclusive leadership in NYC government.

The Resume Portal helps MOA identify and connect leaders with opportunities in over 60 City agencies and mayoral offices.

Create a profile and submit your resume to MOA’s Resume Portal to be considered for full-time NYC opportunities! Please use the code #ColumbiaSSW2021 in the referral code field.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME

Once you’ve submitted your resume, explore hundreds of opportunities and apply for specific vacancies on NYC’s job website and Mayor’s Office Jobs.

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