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Chief of Staff: What It Is, Responsibilities, and Career Path Overview

In the past couple of years, Chief of Staff roles have become increasingly popular at a variety of companies, including rapidly growing technology companies. The following article outlines what a Chief of Staff role entails, their responsibilities, and what roles …

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Announcing Social Impact Careers Week 2025!

March 17 – 25, 2025

Passionate about making a difference and want to turn that into a career? Come explore at Social Impact Careers Week! This series of events will introduce you to meaningful careers in government, non-profits, and socially …

By Mia Ferraina
Mia Ferraina Public Service Careers Coach (Central Career Services)
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The purpose of the GAPS Fund is to reduce the cost of applications for Cornell students who intend to …

Undergraduate Career Outcomes

Cornell Career Services surveys undergraduate and many professional master’s graduates to obtain information on their career plans after graduation. These interactive tools will allow you to explore outcomes by graduation year, school, major, degree and employer sector.

  • The default setting is ‘all years’, ‘all schools’, ‘all majors’,  ‘all employment industries’, and ‘all degree levels’
  • There is no ‘enter’ button, results will automatically update as you choose different filters

Most Recent Class Overview (Undergraduate Class of 2024):

Response Rate Success Rate Mean Starting Salary Top Five Industries
73% of those graduating in the class of 2024 93% employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation $85,589 among graduates employed full-time in the United States Financial Services, Technology, Consulting/Professional Services, Human Healthcare Services and Education
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First Destination

The data displayed defaults to include multi-year outcomes of undergraduate and graduate programs at Cornell University. Use the dropdown menus above to customize your search based on academic year, academic divisions/schools, degree, or programs/majors.

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Featured Classes

Finance

The Finance function of a business ensures a company’s financial health by balancing profitability, liquidity, and a strong balance sheet.…

Investment Banking

Investment banks play a critical role in global finance, facilitating major deals and capital market activities. This primer breaks down…

Enhancing Your Productivity

Taught by Dave Crenshaw
Join author and business coach Dave Crenshaw as he shows you the key to enhancing your productivity—focusing on your most…

Learning Graphic Design: Things Every Designer Should Know

Taught by John McWade
Appearance may not be everything, but how something looks has a fundamental impact on how it’s perceived, what it communicates,…

Writing: The Craft of Story

Taught by Lisa Cron
In this course, author Lisa Cron digs into the craft of writing a compelling story based on what the brain…

Becoming a Team Player from Day One

Taught by Madecraft
Being a strong team player is crucial to your success and your team’s success. In this course, Sterling De Sutter…

Excel 2013 Essential Training

Taught by Dennis Taylor
Whether you’re a novice or an expert wanting to refresh your skillset with Microsoft Excel, this course covers all the…

Working On Camera: Video Makeup Techniques

Taught by Rick Allen Lippert
This second installment in On Camera, a series designed to help anyone create a positive impression on-screen, concentrates on enhancing…

Web Video: Develop Your Video Presence

Taught by Rick Allen Lippert
Join Rick Allen Lippert as he shows you how to conduct yourself on camera and make a positive impression in…

Insights from a College Career Coach

Taught by Valerie Sutton
Are you feeling stuck in your current position, seeking a new one, or contemplating a career change? In this interview,…

Job Search Strategies

Taught by Valerie Sutton
In this course, author Valerie Sutton shares the latest techniques to find jobs efficiently and effectively. This course teaches you…

Creative Inspirations: Big Spaceship, Digital Creative Agency

Taught by Big Spaceship
Take a ride in the Big Spaceship with this intimate look at the inner workings of one of the web’s…

Creative Inspirations: Ed Emberley, Children’s Book Illustrator

Taught by Ed Emberley
Award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Ed Emberley is truly a national treasure, having drawn nearly 100 books. The warmth…

Creative Inspirations: Marian Bantjes, Graphic Artist

Taught by Marian Bantjes
Graphic designer Marian Bantjes has collaborated with numerous design legends, including Debbie Millman from Sterling Brands, Michael Bierut and Paula…

Creative Inspirations: Stefan G. Bucher, Designer, Illustrator, and Writer

Taught by Stefan G. Bucher
Meet a truly monster graphic designer, Stefan G. Bucher. Stefan’s projects range from his Daily Monsters, to the Daily Letter…

Creative Inspirations: Natalie Fobes, Photographer

Taught by Natalie Fobes
This installment in the lynda.com Creative Inspirations documentary series introduces the diverse talents of one of the world’s great award-winning…

Excel 2010 Essential Training

Taught by Bob Flisser
In Excel 2010 Essential Training, Bob Flisser demonstrates the core features and tools in Excel 2010. The course introduces key…

Creative Inspirations: Kit Hinrichs, Graphic Designer

Taught by Kit Hinrichs
Kit Hinrichs is one of the most accomplished and respected graphic designers and illustrators of the last fifty years. A…

Creative Inspirations: Duarte Design, Presentation Design Studio

Taught by Nancy Duarte
Duarte Design is on a mission to change the world, one PowerPoint presentation at a time. Nancy and Mark Duarte,…

Creative Inspirations: Harry Marks, Broadcast Designer

Taught by Harry Marks
Harry Marks is considered by many to be the godfather of broadcast design. More than any other individual, he changed…

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Address

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Ithaca, NY 14853

Central Career Services Hours

Day of the week
Business Hours Drop-In Hours
Monday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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