April Patten

Content Consultant

April Patten is the Content Consultant for the Career Management team at the W. P. Carey School of Business.

After eight years as a coach and manager within the team, April leverages her content expertise to extend our Business is Personal mission to reach over 15,000 business students on an annual basis via online and on-demand content as well as comprehensive project management. As Content Consultant, April’s role is pivotal to ensure students across all W. P. Carey programs have access to curated content that meets their specific needs and interests.

In addition to her 20 years of comprehensive experience in career management, April is a Certified Career Management Coach, University Career Coach, MBA Career Coach, Certified Professional Resume Writer, Certified Civil Treatment Facilitator, and is Dare to Lead Trained.

She holds a B.B.A. in Management and International Studies from CMU, an M.Ed. in Human Relations from NAU, and a Certificate of Global Advocacy from ASU.

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Job Market Trends: How Market Research Insights Can Help Improve Your Search for Executive Roles

You’ve gained enough experience and polished your skills to qualify for executive roles. But now, you aren’t sure which position will be most suitable for you or how you can ensure recruiters don’t overlook you and go for other candidates.

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Fueling Your Career Journey: Embracing the Latest in Resume Excellence

In the dynamic landscape of job seeking, your resume serves as your gateway to unlocking career opportunities. Visualize it as your passport to your ideal job, stamped with the latest trends and innovations. For executives and senior professionals navigating today’s …

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Unlock Your Potential: Reasons Why a Career Coach is Essential in Today’s Job Market

Today’s job market resembles a dynamic ecosystem, constantly shifting and adapting to technological advancements, economic trends, and global events. Traditional career paths are no longer as straightforward as they once were, with emerging industries and evolving job roles reshaping the …

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45 Rare Action Verbs for Your Resume (with Examples)

45 Rare Action Verbs for Your Resume (with Examples)

When you outline an accomplishment on your resume, why use a bland (and often meaningless) adjective when you can deploy a powerful action verb to add some depth?

Thoughtful action verbs …

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15 Words to Help You Ace Your Interview

15 Words to Help You Ace Your Interview

The excitement of an impending interview can be overwhelming.

Your imagination overflows with thoughts of what might be – to the extent that you forget that you need to pass a series of …

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7 Essential Tips on How to Format a Cover Letter

7 Essential Tips on How to Format a Cover Letter

When you come to writing one of the most important letters in your life, you may need a few ground rules to help you to get started with the format …

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20 Tips on How to Write a Resume

19 Tips on How to Write a Resume

When you come to write a resume, you need to spend more than the two minutes that you spend reading this article to research your approach. While we have created these 19 …

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Ten Diversity in the Workplace Facts Leaders Should Know

Diversity and inclusion are top of mind for many managers and C-suite executives in the workplace. But it’s no secret that these workplaces still have much work to do to make employees feel represented, heard, and supported.

In fact, according …

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7 job search tips for Latinx students, recent grads

For years, many in the United States and other countries used “Hispanic” to refer to people who live in or whose ancestors came from anywhere in Latin America, which is commonly defined as Mexico, Central America, South America, and the …

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What Is a Panel Interview and How to Succeed in One

You’re invited to interview at your dream company. As you’re reviewing the information the recruiter sent, you notice you’re scheduled for a panel interview. And as you check further, you see you’re interviewing with multiple people. What the heck is …

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