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Build Your Future at Columbia University: An Online Open House and Panel Discussion

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at 6:00 PM until 7:30 PMEastern Daylight Time

Link to Zoom event will be sent to all RSVPs in advance of the event.

Join us for an online open house and panel discussion where industry leaders and Columbia faculty members will share insights on career trends, provide guidance on courses and program selection, and reveal networking strategies to guide you through your career journey. We will host breakout rooms to go into more detail of Columbia University programs that can boost your career.

6:00PM: Welcome & Introduction

6:05PM: Panel: 2020 Career Pathways: Build Your Future at Columbia University

Pivoting your career - Beth Hirschhorn, Lecturer, Marketing
Effective networking strategies - Perry H. Beaumont, Lecturer, Finance and Data Science
21st century job skills - Young Mi Park, Lecturer, Strategic Marketing and Management
Job Trends in New York's Financial Sector - Mario A. Gonzalez-Corzo, Lecturer, Economics

6:20PM: Question and Answer

6:30PM: Breakout Rooms