The Job Search Accelerator (JSA) is a free CANVAS course already available to you, with accompanied hour-long sessions each term to make sure you're equipped to develop the skills to identify and target job opportunities.
SPRING 2023: meeting times are Mondays at 12 pm on 2/20, 2/27, and 3/6
Over the course of five weeks, you will partner with other job seekers from Teachers College to set goals, build your brand, and develop lifelong skills to build your career. You will go through self-paced modules on a TC NEXT canvas course. Alongside the self-paced course, there will be 3 co-working sessions where you can ask questions and work on your job search in a supportive group environment.
Our staff works with TC students in all programs and fields of interest. Students can meet one-on-one with a career coach for a 30-minute appointment, or they can drop by the office during walk-in hours for quick questions.
TC NEXT’s Career Peers are now available to meet with fellow students to review documents and search for opportunities. Career Peers are available for virtual quick questions on Fridays from 1pm-3 pm (by appointment via the Career Resources Portal by clicking below.
Career Resources Portal
Additionally, Career Peers will be available for 10-minute drop-ins on Mondays from 3pm-5pm, Tuesdays from 3pm-5pm, Wednesdays from 11am-12 pm, and Thursdays from 3pm-4pm (international focus). No appointments are needed for these drop-ins."
Learn more about yourself, possible career paths aligned with your degree, career transitions, industry trends, and how to build connections within your field of interest.
Get organized and start your job search campaign! Partner with a career coach to develop a resume/CV that highlights your skills and achievements, and cover letters specific to positions you’re interested in. Including support with digital portfolios, personal websites, LinkedIn, and more.
You can even have your resumes reviewed with our AI partner, Quinncia, by clicking here. You can log in with your UNI.
Build confidence with practice and receive feedback about how to improve your communication and negotiation skills during interviews.
Are you a master's student looking to apply for a doctoral program? Look no further, we can support you from choosing programs, preparing career documents, to choosing the right school and program for you.
Master the skills to effectively search for opportunities. Whether it is a full-time position, internship, fellowship, postdoc opportunity, or more, we got you covered! We can also explore how networking fits into searching for opportunities, best practices for networking, and informational interviews with professionals in your field.
Please log into the Career Resources Portal via myTC Portal to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Career Coach.
Need to cancel your appointment? Please cancel within 24 hours, so that the appointment is available for another student.
Questions? Call 212-678-3140, visit us at our office at 528 West 121st St., Suite 157, or email tcnext@tc.columbia.edu for assistance.
Are you a TC student looking for on-campus job opportunities? We're here to help! You can schedule an inquiry appointment through the Career Resources Portal, or simply E-Mail us at the following address: