Alumni Advice

ASU Alumni Reveal What Made Their Internships Valuable

We asked Alumni: What was the value of the internships you completed?

Here is what they shared:

Internships Enhance Classroom Knowledge

Internships provide our students with the opportunity to build on the foundational knowledge they receive in the classroom and …

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ASU Alumni Reveal How to Become More Competitive in the Job Market

We asked Alumni: How can students stand out and be more competitive?

Here is what they shared:

Create a 90-Day Plan for Interviews

I wrote business plans for the company and the interview process to show what I would do …

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ASU Alumni Reveal Surprising Interview Questions and How They Handled Them

We asked Alumni: What experiences have you had with surprising interview questions?

Here is what they shared:

Culture Fit Interview Question

Zappos is renowned for its culture. There are two interviews in the hiring process for a job at Zappos. …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share Advice for Productive Coffee Chats with Professionals

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What advice would you give a W. P. Carey student looking to have a coffee chat with a professional?

Here is what they shared:

Ask Questions and Listen

My biggest piece of advice during …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share Advice on Deciding Between Two Career Paths

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What advice would you give a W. P. Carey student trying to decide between two career paths?

Here is what they shared:

Align Career with Long-Term Goals

When you’re trying to decide between two …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share How They Overcame Career Challenges

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is a career challenge you have faced and what advice do you have based on how you overcame it?

Here is what they shared:

Build a Supportive Network

Originally, post-graduation, I had no …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share Ways to Maintain Your Network

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What do you do to maintain your professional network?

Here is what they shared:

Prioritize & Nurture Relationships

Being in the recruiting industry for 16+ years post-graduating from W. P. Carey, I’ve seen firsthand …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 6 Questions to Ask Your New Boss

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is one question recent grads should consider asking their boss during the first week in a new role?

Here is what they shared:

Ask About Top Priorities

As a recent W. P. Carey …

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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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