W. P. Carey Alumni Share The Best Career Advice They’ve Ever Received

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is the best career advice you have ever received?

Here is what they shared:

Harness Your Passion

“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” – Oprah …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 6 Valuable Networking Questions to Ask

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is a valuable networking question students should consider asking?

Here is what they shared:

Inquire About Exciting Projects

When networking with career professionals, I ask them, “What is an exciting project you are …

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What Are Leadership Skills? Examples and Definition

If you’ve never had a professional job before, you might be wondering — how can I possibly have leadership skills? Yet you don’t need to hold a leadership position to have leadership skills. You can build these skills through academic projects, …

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3 Tips for Building a Strong Reference List

When a hiring manager asks for your references, it’s usually a sign that you’ve made it to the final stages of the hiring process. So how can you choose references that will help you seal the deal and not give …

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Networking 101

Did you know that as many as 85% of jobs are secured via networking? Networking is defined as “the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business needs.” While …

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Business Community Pages: A One-Stop Shop for On-Demand Career Support

Navigating your career journey can feel overwhelming given the flood of information from various sources, and you may have questions or want to explore career content outside of the W. P. Carey Career Services Center’s hours. That’s why W. P. …

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Successful career management starts with identifying career goals

We often think we have to have the perfect linear career plan.  In reality, a career is more of a winding journey than a straight path. W. P. Carey students who identify their career objectives early on will be able …

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Career Management: It’s more than resumes and interviews!

We know that too many students think that the work of finding a job out of business school is simply about writing resumes and hoping to land interviews. We also know that the process can be overwhelming and feel like …

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Welcome Back! Why Your Career Management Matters Now!

Welcome back to a new semester! I hope you had a wonderful break. As you jump back into the swing of things, here are some key career-related items to keep top-of-mind:

Career Services Center wants to partner with you as …

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 Interested In Consulting? Learn About The Undergraduate Consulting Program

Consultants are business professionals who provide expertise to organizations to help them maximize their profitability or effectiveness.  The W. P. Carey Career Services Center has designed a way for interested undergraduate students to engage in a consulting program, preparing you …

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