Alumni Advice

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 …

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: How would you recommend discussing weaknesses during an interview?

Here is what they shared:

Demonstrate a Proactive Approach

When asked to speak about weakness in an interview, you should always answer proactively. Start by …

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What advice do you have for preparing for technical job interviews?

Here is what they shared:

Showcase Your Thought Process

How you approach a technical question is just as important as arriving at a …

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What are the most effective tips you would give to students to help narrow down their career choices?

Here is what they shared:

Define Your Own Values and Prioritize What Matters to You

While …

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What advice would you give to an ASU student searching for a full-time job?

Here is what they shared:

Be Persistent and Accept Rejection

Based on my personal experience, I have discovered that job …