We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is your advice for maintaining professional relationships?
Here is what they shared:
Focus on the Other Person
Be a Fan, Ask for a Critic
Engage Regularly With Your LinkedIn Connections
Focus on the …
Alumni Advice
We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What advice do you have for students wanting to start their own business?
Here is what they shared:
Start With a Solid Plan and Strategy
Set out to Solve a Problem
Fail on Your …
We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is your best tip for articulating soft skills in an interview?
Here is what they shared:
Remember Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches
Practice Casual Conversation
Use the End of the Interview to Ask …
We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What did you learn at W. P. Carey that has been most useful in your career?
Here is what they shared:
It’s Wise to Take a Chance on What You Love To Do
Being …
We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is one activity you engaged in while you were a student that was fundamental to prepare for a professional career?
Here is what they had to say:
Build and Develop Your Network
Get …
We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What do you feel you have benefitted from most from the W. P. Carey MBA?
Here is what they shared:
Decision-Making Skills
Entrepreneurship Skills
Ability to Thrive In The Virtual World of Work
Continual …
We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is your advice for developing an authentic relationship with a mentor?
Here is what they shared:
Build Trust
Instigate and Follow Up
Connect With Mentors in Your Desired Roles
Know Your Why and …
We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What should students consider when evaluating if a role is a good fit?
Here is what they shared:
Match Your Long-Term Goals With the Job Role
Focus on the Short-Term while Your Eyes Are …
We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: Looking back, what did you learn was different than you initially thought and expected prior to joining the workforce?
Here’s what they shared:
HR is More Than Just Talking to People
Private Equity is …
We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: Looking back, what do you wish you would have done more of while in school at W. P. Carey to better prepare for entering the workforce?
Here’s what they shared:
Network with Your Classmates
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