Career News Archive
Alumni Headhunter: Your Wild and Crazy Job Pitch
Have you ever thought that you could land the job of your dreams by doing something out of the ordinary, bold and risky? In a word, says Peter Gray ’97, don’t.
Alumni Headhunter: Save Costs, Add Value by Treating New Employees Well
With economic woes making every position essential, it’s critical that you retain and motivate your newest employees, says Peter Gray ’97.
Alumni Headhunter: Managing a Background Check
If you’re looking for a job, don’t let a bad background check derail you. There are common-sense things you can do to prepare, says Peter Gray ’97.
Alumni Headhunter: Network Like a Securities Trader
Like that for non-publicly traded securities, the job market is very inefficient, says Peter Gray ’97. You need to build a good social network to do well in it.
Career Transitions: Capturing the Right Opportunity
For Neil Albuja ’02, networking and maintaining a positive mindset were essential to his transition to a new company.
Alumni Benefit: Experienced Hire Talent Portal
Take advantage of an exclusive resource that puts your résumé in front of top hiring managers from some of the world’s leading firms.
Columbia CEO: Going Global with a ‘Game-Changing Effort’
Rebecca Masisak ’90, co-CEO of TechSoup Global, talks about connecting NGOs with cutting-edge technology and introducing her 80-year-old mother to Twitter.
An Insider’s Perspective on Nonprofit Board Leadership
Joyce Roché ’72, CEO of Girls, Inc., talks about her role as a mentor in the School’s Nonprofit Board Leadership Program and how the program benefits both students and the nonprofits on whose boards they serve.
Alumni Headhunter: No Job? Create Your Own
During these challenging times, it can be hard to find a job, says executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97. Read how one money manager (and avid golfer) tapped into his entrepreneurial instincts to create his own.
Alumni Headhunter: Build an Economy of Goodwill
The best way to network successfully is to earn a reputation as someone who helps others, says executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97.
Alumni Headhunter: Surviving a Career Near-Death Experience
What should you do if your job is threatened, asks executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97, or worse, if you lose your job?
Layoffs That Pay Off
Chakana Fowler ’07 found her dream job after being laid off. You can too. Here’s how.
Alumni Headhunter: When Two-Career Couples Move
What if both you and your spouse need to find jobs in a new city? Peter Gray ’97 explains how couples can avoid “double-job-search paralysis.”
Alumni Headhunter: Welcoming the New Year
Executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97 offers New Year’s resolutions for both job seekers and employers.
Alumni Headhunter: Crafting Your Personal Value Proposition
Industry-specific knowledge is your most bankable asset, says Executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97.
Alumni Headhunter: Don’t Panic
How can you manage your career during the economic crisis? Executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97 reflects on lessons learned from an earlier mass panic.
Alumni Headhunter: The Recruiter’s Dilemma
How do recruiters stay in touch with as many job-seekers as possible, while focusing most of their time and attention on employers? Peter Gray ’97 offers his own best practices.
Alumni Headhunter: Understanding Recruiters
Recruiters vary and are highly specialized. It’s up to job seekers, says executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97, to manage their search by keeping tabs on relevant recruiters and proactively staying informed.
Alumni Headhunter: Getting That Promotion
People get promoted by asking to be promoted, says executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97. Here’s how.
Alumni Headhunter: Can a Headhunter Help You?
Finding the right headhunter can be tough. Executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97 has strategies for job seekers.
Alumni Headhunter: The Most Difficult Interview Round
Interviews with your prospective subordinates can be the riskiest of all. Executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97 offers tips for winning the support you'll need.
Alumni Headhunter: The Cost of Moving
When it comes to relocation assistance, the stakes are higher than they used to be. Executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97 has advice for both employers and job candidates.
Alumni Headhunter: Considering a Switch Between the For-profit and Nonprofit Sectors?
Cultivate the common denominators of management success in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, says executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97, and you can advance your career in any direction.
Q&A With Public Broadcasting Icon William F. Baker
The president emeritus of Thirteen/WNET New York and executive in residence at the School offers advice to MBAs considering media careers.
Before You Change Jobs
Is your New Year’s resolution to find a new job? Executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97 advises career changers to determine their practical, professional passion before searching for a new position.
Recruiting the Recruiter
Executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97 offers tips for selecting the right staffing firm — a tricky process when hiring for the middle or senior ranks.
Alumni Headhunter: Making a Great Hire
Executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97 urges interviewers to focus on what the candidate can do to make the organization run better.
Alumni Headhunter: Interview Skills
Stop talking! Executive recruiter Peter Gray ’97 reveals the secrets behind great interviews.
Exciting News from Alumni Career Services
Alumni career services welcomes a new associate director and invites alumni to participate in a series of innovative career workshops.
Alumni Headhunter: Résumé Dos and Don’ts
What makes a great résumé? Peter Gray ’97 reveals the secrets of the most successful résumés — and the common errors to avoid.
Events: Photos and Calendar
Check out upcoming alumni events and photos from recent events around the world.
Alumna Launches Job Database for Execs Seeking Work-Life Balance
Elena Bajic ’06 invites alumni to join an online job database that focuses exclusively on flexible positions for professionals who are reentering the workforce.
Alumni Headhunter: The Career Changer’s Lament
How do you make a career shift when employers want someone who can hit the ground running? Peter Gray ’97 talks about how firms are turning away from new-hire training programs and what this means for career changers.
Alumni Headhunter: Negotiating a Noncompete Agreement
Congratulations, you’re hired! How sweet it is. But wait, there’s a hitch. What’s this they want you to sign — a noncompete agreement?!
Winning Negotiation Strategies
In job interviews, when you negotiate with prospective employers is just as important as how. Career consultant Ellis Chase offers advice on timing and tactics.
Job Interviews: How to Take Charge
There are really only five interview questions. Master these proactive techniques, and you’ll be prepared for anything.
Networking ABCs
Looking for a job? If you’re not sure how to get started — or if you’re wondering what you’re doing wrong — try these networking tips from career coach Ellis Chase.
Alumni Headhunter: Can You Trust a Headhunter to Negotiate an Offer?
A headhunter arranges an interview for you that leads to a job offer. Should you negotiate with the employer directly or let the headhunter negotiate on your behalf?
Alumni Headhunter: Reentering the Workforce
Landing a good job after a hiatus can be difficult. Peter Gray ’97 offers advice for making a smooth transition back into the professional arena.
What CEOs Have Yet to Learn
Feedback on CEOs who have participated in the Columbia Senior Executive Program reveals some common blind spots. Faculty member Bill Klepper describes six practices CEOs should focus on to increase their effectiveness.
The Job Search: Rethinking the Hard Sell
Many job candidates jeopardize their chances by coming on too strong. Career counselor Shannon Caldwell ’97 offers advice on how to distinguish yourself without being pushy.
Alumni Headhunter: How Not to Quit
Thinking about leaving your job in search of greener pastures? Alumni Headhunter Peter Gray ’97 offers advice for making a graceful exit.
Alumni Headhunter: How to Handle Headhunters
Peter Gray ’97 offers advice to help you get the most out of your contacts with executive recruiters — whether they are calling you or you are calling them.
Alumni Headhunter: Are You Getting Paid Enough?
Because the labor market is inefficient, it can be difficult to gauge how much you’re worth. Peter Gray ’97 offers guidelines to help you measure and articulate your value.
Spring 2004 Career Events
Alumni Relations presents four interactive workshops on self-assessment, the two-minute pitch, networking and salary negotiation.
Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Career Events
The Alumni Relations Fall 2003 Career Event Series includes a networking presentation by Wendy Rothman and three hands-on job search workshops by Ellis Chase.
Alumni Headhunter: What's Hot, What's Not in Media and Entertainment
Peter Gray '97 passes on expert advice from media-savvy alumni about industry trends and hotspots in television, music, radio, Web services, newspapers and advertising.
Alumni Headhunter: What’s Hot/What’s Not in Financial Services
While the overall job market may look bleak, there are still pockets of opportunity for the savvy finance professional. Headhunter Peter Gray ’97 of Glocap Search offers advice.
Alumni Headhunter: Venerable Truths about Job Hunting
Economy got you down? Let’s face it: this job market stinks. The fact remains that people are getting jobs, but it takes patience. And it takes attention to some venerable truths about job-hunting. Peter Gray ’97 offers a new perspective.