Career Counseling We are available for individual appointments - either in person or by phone - to assist you with your career development needs. We also offer the Strong Interest Inventory? and the Myers Briggs Type Indicator? (MBTI) to help you assess your career interests and skills (assessments are available for a nominal fee). All counseling sessions are completely confidential. Call us at (212) 678-3140 to set up an appointment.
Walk-In Hours Stop by for a "quick" (10-15 minute) counseling appointment with one of our staff members. Bring your resume for a review, ask questions about an upcoming interview or seek TCCS LINK assistance. Please note: This service is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The walk-in hours are on Mondays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. and on Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. during the academic year. Walk-in hours are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day on Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Resume and Cover Letter Review To have your job search documents reviewed, first register with TCCS LINK (see Jobs and Recruitment section). After your registration is completed, simply email your resume/CV/cover letter to careerservices@tc.edu or drop it off in Career Services (44 Horace Mann) and one of our counselors will review it, make suggestions, and return it to you within seven business days. You may also choose to make an appointment with one of our career counselors to review your career documents in person. Please call Career Services at (212) 678-3140 to set up an appointment.
Alumni Mentoring & Career Networking Program Many TC alumni have generously volunteered their time to serve as resources for current students and other alumni. This program provides students and alumni with an opportunity to meet and speak with professionals in various career fields, develop their career plans and create professional networks in various industries. Please contact us at (212) 678-3140 or careerservices@tc.edu if you are interested in utilizing this service.
Mock Interviews Schedule a mock interview with one of our career counselors and receive valuable feedback about how to improve your performance for the actual event.
Survey of Graduates TCCS has created this brief survey in order to gather information on future plans including employment status or graduate school plans for TC alumni. This information will be used to ascertain the different paths our diverse population pursues. This vital data can help us plan future events and keep alumni (such as you) in the know about what others have gone on to do. All responses are held in the strictest professional confidence. By completing this survey, you can also update your contact information with us and ensure that you will continue to receive information about events and programs at TCCS. Click here to begin survey.
Alumni Resources
TCCS Alumni Listserv Do you want to stay connected to what is happening in Career Services? Join the TCCS Alumni Listserv to receive emails about upcoming Career Development Workshops, our Career Connections' programming series, Employer Info Sessions and current job postings. You will receive weekly updates during the fall and spring semesters, along with special announcements as they arise. Click here to subscribe.
TCCS Website The TCCS website contains comprehensive information and resources that will assist you with your career planning needs. The "Resources" page contains multiple guides, handouts and templates to help you write and revise resumes, curriculum vitae, and cover letters; prepare for career fairs; learn networking skills and much more. There are also multiple links to other career-related websites that will be useful for your job search.
TCCS LINK TCCS's online job database, TCCS LINK, allows employers to promote career opportunities exclusively to TC students and alumni. As an alumnus/a, you have access to TCCS LINK, which is accessible online 24 hours per day. If you need assistance using this resource, our staff is available for one-on-one tutorials.
TCCS LINK Job Search (General Job Postings) TCCS LINK is an online job posting database utilized to promote career opportunities and recruitment initiatives to TC students and alumni. TCCS LINK enables you to:
Search full-time and part-time job openings, as well as internships and volunteer opportunities - updated daily!
Electronically submit your resume, curriculum vitae (CV), and cover letter to employers
View employer on-campus interviews schedules and resume drops
View and register for career service programs/workshops, career fairs, and employer presentations
Maintain a personal calendar; manage multiple resumes, curriculum vitas (CVs), cover letters, other employment related documents
Receive personal messages regarding upcoming career services events
Make your resume accessible to TC employers and/or to a national employer database
TCCS LINK Interview Schedules & Resume Drops Employers coordinate their campus recruitment efforts online with TCCS. By signing up with TCCS LINK you can:
Submit your resume for campus & employment site interviews
Sign up for campus interviews
Participate in resume collections for employer site recruitment
TCCS Library & Resource Area Alumni have unlimited access to the TCCS library, which is filled with useful career resources to help with the job search process. We also have computers, printers and scanners available for your job search needs. Please visit our office if you are in the area.
Credential Files We have partnered with a credentials management service, Interfolio, Inc., to offer you a more efficient way of managing your credential file. Now, for a small fee, you can have 24/7 online access to your credentials. For more details, please click here, or visit Interfolio's website at www.interfolio.com or call Interfolio, Inc. toll free at 1-877-77-FOLIO.
Reciprocity Agreements When applicable, TC alumni may visit Career Services Offices at Columbia University and other participating institutions to broaden their job searches. Please contact TCCS for more details.
Career Counseling