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Career Counseling
We are available for individual counseling appointments - either in person or by phone - to assist you with your career development needs. We also offer Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory testing to help you assess your career interests and skills. (These assessment tools are available for a nominal fee.) Please call Career Services 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 TC CareerNET assistance. Please note: This service is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Fall 2007-Spring 2008 Walk-in Hours will be held Mondays from 12:00-2:00 pm and Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 pm. (No Walk-In Hours Memorial Day to Labor Day.)
Resume and Cover Letter Review
To have your job search documents reviewed, first register with TC CareerNET (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.
Mock Interviews
Schedule a mock interview with one of our counselors to practice your interview skills and receive feedback about how to improve your performance for the actual event. Call our office at 212-678-3140 to schedule a mock interview appointment.
TC CareerNET
TCCS’s online job database, TC CareerNET, allows employers to promote career opportunities exclusively to TC students and alumni. As an alumnus/a, you have access to TC CareerNET, which is accessible online 24 hours per day. If you need assistance using this resource, our staff is available for one-on-one tutorials. As a student, you have access to TC CareerNET, which is accessible online 24 hours per day. If you need assistance using this resource, our staff is available for one-on-one tutorials.
TC CareerNET Job Search (General Job Postings)
TC CareerNET is an online job posting database utilized to promote career opportunities and recruitment initiatives to TC students and alumni. TC CareerNET enables you to:
TC CareerNET Interview Schedules & Resume Drops
Employers coordinate their campus recruitment efforts online with TCCS. By signing up with TC CareerNET you can:
TCCS Library & Resource Area
Visit the TCCS library, which is filled with useful resources to help you define your 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 your job search needs.
Graduate School Preparation
Interested in pursuing another degree? 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 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
Students may also visit the Career Services Centers of Columbia University and other peer institutions to broaden their job searches. Please contact TCCS at 212-678-3140 for more details. Click here for a list of Peer/Columbia Career Services offices.
