Faculty Services
Classroom Presentations
TCCS staff is available to provide career-related programs targeting your students' specific career needs. To request a presentation, please complete the online presentation request form.
Faculty Resources
As a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, TCCS is pleased to offer you guides targeting various faculty needs:
Alumni Mentoring and Career Networking Program
This TCCS program can serve two primary purposes for your academic department:
- Help students develop a professional network, and connect with alumni in their field of interest. The mentoring program is set up so that students can search through an on-line database of over 500 alumni to find a match for their interests. Students are encouraged to reach out to these alumni volunteers to help them explore different career opportunities, build professional contacts, and/or gain -'real world' perspectives from people working in their field.
- Keep enthusiastic alumni involved by encouraging them to serve a mentor for current students. Volunteering with this program is simple-all of the alum's responsibilities are clearly outlined, and they can count on meeting students with lots of enthusiasm and talent. By completing on-line profile they will automatically be added to a secure on-line database where students can view their information and email them directly.
Recruit Help With Research, Projects, or Other Endeavors
TC students and graduates are eager to gain career-related experience. To make such opportunities known, visit our Post a Job page in our Employer Section or call our office at (212) 678-3140 for more information. If you are searching to fill work-study positions, those services are available through TC Human Resources
Overview of Student / Alumni Services
- Career Counseling and Assessment
We are available for individual counseling appointments - either in person or by phone - to assist students' with their career development needs. We also offer Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory testing to help assess career interests and skills. (These assessment tools are available for a nominal fee.) Please advise students to call Career Services at (212) 678-3140 to set up an appointment.
- Programs and Events
Throughout the year our staff hosts several programs and events. These include career development workshops, career panels, career fairs, and employer information sessions. Click on Event Calendar (http://www.tc.columbia.edu/careerservices/events.asp) for full descriptions and our calendar of events. Refer students to the Career Fair and Event page on TCCS LINK to register.
- Walk-In Hours
Students can stop by TCCS for a "quick" (10-15 minute) counseling appointment with one of our staff members. This service is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Resume, Curriculum Vitae (CV), and Cover Letter Review
Students and alums can have their resume/curriculum vitae(CV)/cover letter reviewed by either emailing the document to careerservices@tc.edu or making an appointment with a counselor. This service also applies to, personal statements and portfolios. To make an appointment, call Career Services at (212) 678-3140.
- Mock Interviews
TCCS offers a mock interview service to provide students with a forum to practice their interview skills and receive feedback about how to improve their performance for the actual event. Call our office at 212-678-3140 to schedule a mock interview appointment.
- Online Job Database
TCCS’s on-line job Database, TCCS LINK allows employers to post career opportunities exclusively to TC students and alums. Students can access this resource by clicking on Students -- Jobs and Recruitment and logging in with their UNI ID. Students can search and register for events, manage multiple career related documents, access a personal calendar, contact alumni mentors, and view career fair brochures and presentations in the library resources section.
- TCCS Library & Resource Area
Visit the TCCS library, which is filled with useful resources to help define career goals and conduct an effective job search. Click here to view the online library inventory. We also have computers, printers and scanners available for students to use to meet their job search needs.
- Graduate School Preparation
If a student is interested in pursuing another degree- TCCS can assist with the application and preparation process. Learn more about the process and resources available by visiting the TCCS library and/or scheduling an appointment with one of our counselors.
- Credential Files
We have partnered with a credentials management service, Interfolio, Inc., to offer a more efficient way of managing credential filea. Now, for a small fee, students can have 24/7 online access to their 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.
