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Online Databases & Paid Subscriptions

SIPA Connect (UNI authentication required)

Use SIPA Connect to find jobs, information, career events, and more. It's the one-stop recruitment portal.

Big Interview

Current students can use Big Interview, an online AI video platform, to practice and build your interviewing skills. Check out the Big Interview User Guide.

Register here with your @columbia.edu email address.

Consultingcase101

Access case study questions with answers. Cases are sorted by case type, industry, and firm for ease. Read interviews from seasoned consultants to gain unique insights.

https://www.consultingcase101.com/

Username: SIPACAC   Password: SIPACAC2024 

Devex Development Jobs Database

CAC has partnered with Devex (The Development Executive Group) to provide free membership to the Devex online jobs database for all SIPA students and recent graduates. Register!

Firsthand Career Engagement Platform, powered by Vault

Firsthand and Vault partnered and are the world’s leading source of career information. It will make your efforts at researching employers, industries, and career subjects infinitely easier and more efficient.

Interstride (UNI authentication required) 

CAC has partnered with Interstride: an interactive portal designed for students to find global opportunities and connect with their institution’s international student and alumni community. International students can find international student-friendly jobs and internships, immigration guidance, and mentorship. This platform is also useful to domestic students and SIPA alumni!

Membership includes:

  • Access to jobs and internships in 80+ countries
  • Immigration guidance and country insights for over 150 countries
  • Ability to connect with your global student and alumni community
  • Webinars, informational posts, and numerous career development resources

Students can register here! Alumni who would like access should contact the CAC at [email protected]

VMock

In VMock Resume module, current students can use advanced AI to build and improve their resume. In VMock’s Resume Optimization module, students can compare their resume to a job description and receive valuable feedback for targeting before applying!

Register here with your @columbia.edu email address.

Other Resources

The CAC maintains a broad list of online subscriptions. Log in with LionMail to access this list.