Alumni Advice

W. P. Carey Alumni Share 8 Pieces of Advice for Students Searching for Full-time Jobs

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 …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share Tips for Identifying Your Ideal Career Path

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: Can you share your most helpful advice on how to identify your ideal career path?

Here is what they shared:

After graduating from ASU, I followed the career path that would challenge me the …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 6 Tips for Getting an Informational Interview Response

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is your best tip for getting a response to a request for an informational interview?

Here is what they shared:

Genuineness can go a long way, particularly when reaching out to a professional …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share Questions to Determine Value Alignment With a Company

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is one question you ask during an interview to ensure value alignment with a company?

Here is what they shared:

1. How Does the Company Actively Portray Its Values Through Actions?

Staying true …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 6 Transferable Skills Gained During Internship Experiences

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is one transferable skill that you gained during an internship that is now valuable/leverageable in your career

Here is what they shared:

Tailored Communication
Sell-Side Equity Analysis
Curiosity
Adaptability
Executive Presence
Teamwork 
Tailored …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share What They Would’ve Done Earlier With the Knowledge They Have Now

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What career preparation would you have done earlier if you had known as a student what you know now?

Here is what they shared:

Assess the Business Climate Before Jumping In

I would have …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 8 Actions They Took to Land Their Current Jobs

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is the best action you took to help you land your current job? Give your best advice for soon-to-be grads!

Here is what they shared:

Take a One-track Approach

Like many soon-to-be college …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 4 Best Practices for a Powerful Resume

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is one best practice that you recommend to create a powerful resume?

Here is what they shared:

Integrate Job Post Keywords in Your Resume
Give Context and Customize
Put Together an Online Portfolio …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 7 Ways to Internally Network at Your Current Job

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: How do you network internally at your current job? Give your best tips!

Here is what they shared:

Be Friendly, Proactive and Ask Great Questions
Make Networking About Ways to Be Helpful and Interested

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 5 Tips On Maintaining Your Professional Brand

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What tips do you have for students on maintaining their professional brand once they are in their full-time careers?

Here is what they shared:

Understand How You Are Unique
Reinforce Your Personal Brand With …

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