Congratulations 2013 Graduates!!
Did you know that as an alumnus, you can continue to utilize Career Services? To review a list of services offered, click here.
Do you want to stay connected to what is happening in TC Career Services and the Columbia community? Join the TCCS Alumni Listserv to receive emails about upcoming career development workshops and panels, webinars, employer information sessions and current career opportunities. You will receive weekly updates during the fall, spring, and summer semesters, along with special announcements. Click here to subscribe.
Welcome to Career Services
Teachers College Career Services (TCCS) is committed to guiding all TC students and alumni throughout the different phases of the career development process. Whether you are entering a new field, advancing within your current profession, or changing directions, we will help you identify and develop the skills and resources needed to achieve your career goals.
TCCS Employer Relations: The "Educated" way to recruit
Employers connect to highly talented TC students and alumni in the fields of education, psychology, health and international educational development. Our employer relations staff can maximize your recruitment efforts by understanding your immediate and future hiring needs and developing targeted recruitment strategies. It is the educated way to go! We welcome your partnership and long term interest in our students and alumni. Upon hiring from TC, please share with us your hire information by clicking here.
Services Offered
TCCS can assist you with your career development throughout the duration of your time at Teachers College and when you become an alumnus. Start you career development journey today. Schedule an hour long career counseling appointment to help you make informed decisions about your career goals: take an assessment test, learn job search tips, and schedule a mock session for interview preparation. Have your resume, cover letter, and curriculum vita (CV) reviewed electronically or come in for a 15 minute walk-in.
Join the TCCS Linkedin Group
ATTENTION: This group now serves as the new TCCS Alumni Mentor Program. The former Alumni Mentor Program housed in TCCS LINK is no longer accessible. The transition to this group will significantly enhance your overall networking opportunities! Click here for more information on joining this group!
TCCS Programs & Events
Throughout the fall and spring semester, attend a workshop to learn how to write a resume and to negotiate your salary. Attend an employer information session to learn more about an organization you are interested in pursuing. Come to a panel to hear from TC Alumni who are teachers working outside of the classroom or who have advanced their education by getting a doctorate degree.
NACE Job Choices Magazine now in digital format on the TCCS Website
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) connects campus recruiting and career services professionals, and provides best practices, trends, research, professional development, and conferences. NACE Job Choices Magazines are now available in digital format. Magazines feature job-search advice and interview tips, sample cover letters and resumes, links to employer websites, and more! To view, go to the Resources Section on the TCCS Website and click on
Publications.
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Tips for Collecting and Submitting Recommendation Letters
- Be organized and strategic about the process of asking for and collecting the recommendations.
- Consider how many and what type of letters you will need for your applications. For example, academic vs. "other".
- Discover the status of the letters needed -- Confidential or Non-confidential. Typically, professional programs and many employers prefer, or require, confidential recommendation letters.
- Look for any special instructions on application forms. Are original signatures required or specific forms to be used?
- Allow 6-8 weeks from the time you request the letter to the time you need to mail.
- Ask for recommendation letters from professors or employers who know you best. You want the recommender to be able to write an informed letter.
- Provide the recommendation writer with helpful information so they may write a well-informed letter. For example, a resume, writing sample or copy of paper or work. Be prepared in advance in case a recommender asks what you would like mentioned in the letter.
- Write a thank you note to each recommendation writer when your letter has been received.
- Prepare any documents on plain white paper, as they may be electronically scanned or photocopied. Flecked or tinted paper copies poorly and presents the reviewer difficulty in reading the text.
Office of Career Services
