Do you have a mentor?

Being able to navigate a complex and constantly changing business landscape is an essential part of your career journey and progression. While critical, this skill may not necessarily be taught in a traditional classroom.  We know that having a mentor …

By W. P. Carey Career Services Center
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How to feel more comfortable introducing yourself

When you think of introducing yourself, what feelings arise? You may begin to feel nervous, anxious, or apprehensive at the thought of talking about yourself. You are not alone. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 73% of the …

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Incorporating DEI into your online presence

When building a personal brand, it’s important to consider both your online and in-person presence. The story you’re telling, whatever the modality, should align and be authentic to you. Ask yourself, is there an element of your identity that you …

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Incorporating identity into your personal narrative

In business school, we often discuss the importance of telling your story via a compelling personal narrative. We understand that students come from a diverse set of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. Aspects of your identity to consider may include sexual …

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Building A Culture Of Appreciation: Owens Corning’s Approach To Developing Talent

Employee resource groups, or affinity groups, are membership organizations within a company that are dedicated to connecting employees of all seniority levels who have common interests and backgrounds. They’re also a great place to learn about different cultures and participate …

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The 4 Pillars Of Job Happiness

Everyone wants a career they love and that brings them happiness or at least job satisfaction. But what makes for the perfect job? While there’s no definite answer, emerging research suggests that four workplace characteristics — realness, collaboration, security, and belonging — …

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Why Having a Mentor Is Important for Career Growth

The days of getting a degree and working in one field into retirement are long gone. While there’s no clear consensus as to the number, recent reports suggest that people now change careers several times throughout their professional lives. Such a …

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Building a “Personal Board of Directors” Can Transform Your Career—Here’s How to Do It

When Suzy Nicoletti, a successful account manager, was passed over for a promotion, it didn’t make sense to her. “It didn’t fit with the stories I was telling myself,” she says.

Nicoletti sought input from a former colleague, someone more …

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Putting Your Picture on a Resume Could Hurt Your Chances of Getting the Job—Here’s Why

You’re all set to refresh your resume (or write a brand new one) as you kick off your job search. As you click around the web searching for a great new resume template, you start noticing that some of them …

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Working Through Pandemic Anxiety | Tips for a Healthier 2021

The first COVID-19 vaccine rollouts are well underway, with wider distribution to come throughout the next few months. But the continued disruption to our pre-pandemic routines is understandably making people more anxious than usual. That’s why work—and even the frustrations …

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