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 drop by during walk-in hours for quick questions. TC NEXT’s Career Peers are now available to meet with fellow students to support with document review and searching for opportunities. Career Peers are available for virtual quick questions on Fridays from 1-3 pm, and 10-minute appointments can be made through the Career Resources Portal. Additionally, Career Peers will be available for 10-minute drop-in appointments on Wednesdays from 12-2 pm (no appointment needed).
Career Exploration
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.
Career Document Reviews
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 covers letters specific to positions you’re interested in. Including support with digital portfolios, personal websites, LinkedIn, and more.
Mock Interviews
Build confidence with practice and receive feedback about how to improve your communication and negotiation skills during interviews.
Applying for Doctoral Programs
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.
Searching for Opportunities
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.
To Make an Appointment
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.