Building your career requires ongoing attention, whether you’re just starting out or moving into senior leadership. The Center for Career Education offers programs and support that can help keep alumni like you advised and equipped, regardless of the stage you are in.

Career Planning and Job Opportunities

If you are seeking a new job or internship opportunities, you can access Columbia's LionShare Database for postings and opportunities.

Look through the Career Planning Guide that CCE's Career Counselors have compiled. This comprehensive guide includes tools for thinking about your career path, sample resumes, and more. Get help thinking about career transitions and learn about contract negotiations.

Events and Resources

CCE hosts events throughout the year, often in partnership with the Columbia Engineering Office of Alumni Relations and the Columbia Alumni Association.

Check out upcoming programs that may be helpful in your career journey, and schedule your own in-person or phone appointment with a career counselor by calling (212) 854-5609.

You can also browse CCE's Career Resources for topics that might relate to your needs. Hundreds of webinars are available when you log in with your UNI and password. (Visit the help guide if you're having trouble logging in.)

Learn more on the CCE Website

Help with Your Career

The Columbia Engineering Graduate Career Placement team offers coaching sessions and other networking opportunities. Contact your career placement officer to schedule a one-on-one career coaching session.

Stay Connected

Columbia Engineering Career Connect (powered by VMock) is the ideal platform to connect and engage with current Columbia engineers. Within the platform, you can post positions, organize both in-person or virtual events, search for profiles of students who meet specific criteria, batch export resumes, and more. Sign up for an employer account, or contact the Graduate Career Placement team to get started.

Hire Columbia Engineers

Interested in hiring our engineers and scientists? The best way to recruit our students is to post a position on Columbia Engineering Career Connect. You're also welcome to contact the Graduate Career Placement team to discuss your specific hiring needs. If you want to hire from a specific program, you can contact that program's dedicated placement officer.

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The Columbia Alumni Center, located on West 113th Street, is open Monday through Saturday for alumni who need a place to catch up on the latest University news, check email and use free WiFi, explore alumni benefits and electronic resources, or just have a cup of coffee or tea.

Connect with fellow alumni to build your network, learn about their work, and uncover opportunities.

Visit the alumni directory
Attend a networking event near you
View Columbia Alumni Association Resources
Join the Columbia Engineering Community on LinkedIn
Join the Columbia Career Connections LinkedIn group

Order copies of your transcript or other records related to your time of study at Columbia.

Visit the Registrar

Access materials in the Columbia University Libraries in-person as well as online. Graduates of Columbia University have lifetime reading privileges and may apply for borrowing privileges for a small monthly fee ($30 per month). 

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Set up a columbia.edu email for a consistent address you’ll be proud to use. Or, forward your existing columbia.edu email to the email address of your choice, so you can stay connected and hear about the latest programs, opportunities, and news. 

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Next time you’re in the neighborhood, stop in and enjoy an inviting space to use free WiFi, catch up on the latest university news, explore alumni benefits and resources, or just have a cup of coffee or tea. The Columbia Alumni Center, located on West 113th Street, is open Monday through Friday.

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Enjoy membership discounts for individuals or family and stay in shape with access to the pool, squash courts, workout equipment, and more.

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