Alumni Advice
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What benefits did you receive from doing a summer internship?
Here are the internship experiences and benefits they shared:
Intel Internship: Analytics and Decision-Making
I interned at Intel in Santa Clara, CA, between my …