Alumni Advice

W. P. Carey Alumni Share Advice on Starting in Your New Career

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is the best piece of advice you would offer to W. P. Carey graduates as they prepare to start their new careers?

Here are 6 tips they shared:

Cultivate an Adaptive Mindset
Tap …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 7 ways to Jumpstart Your Career in Marketing

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What Can Help Jumpstart a Career in Marketing?

Here are 7 ways they shared:

Start With the End in Mind
Demonstrate Your Curiosity Early
Be Hungry to Learn
Take Control of Your Learning
Build …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 7 Personal Branding Tips for LinkedIn

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What personal branding tips do you suggest students leverage on LinkedIn?

Here are the 7 tips they shared:

Be Authentic
Get An Authentic Headshot Photo
Make Your Headline Pop
Make LinkedIn Part of Your …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 6 Tips for Getting Your Foot in the Door at Well-Known Companies

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: How can students get their foot in the door at well-known companies?

Here are the 6 tips they shared:

There’s No Shame in “Starting from the Bottom”
Make Those Who’ve Done it Before You …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 5 Tips for a Successful Mid-Career Change

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is your best advice to someone who wants to transition to something different mid-career?

Here are 5 tips they shared:

Ensure You Are Running Towards Something
Get Clarity
Be Intentional
Leverage Your Network

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 6 Virtual Interview Strategies

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What are your top virtual interview strategies?

Here are 6 tips they shared:

Make It Clear That You Want It
Show Your Value and Interest Through Your Questions
Practice Virtually
Double-Check Your Environment
Be …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 4 Tips for Following-up After a Job Interview

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What tips would you share on following-up after an interview? 

Here are 4 tips for following up they shared

Send a “Thank You” Email
Write personalized Notes
Follow Up In a Timely Manner
Connect …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 6 Tips for Offer Negotiation (Beyond Salary)

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What should be considered in negotiation beyond salary?

Here are 6 considerations for job negotiations they shared:

 You Are Building a Relationship
 Resources to Help You Design the Life You Desire
 Negotiate Based On …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 3 Considerations for Offer Assessment (Beyond Salary)

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What should be taken into account beyond salary when considering and assessing a job offer?

Here are 3 considerations for offer assessment they shared

Work/Life Balance
Career Growth and Development Opportunities
 Be Aware of …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 7 Tips for Successful Virtual Networking

We asked fellow W. P. Carey Alumni: What tips would you share for successful virtual networking?

Here are seven virtual networking tips they shared:

Start Early and Be Intentional
Have the Right Mindset and a Plan.
Do Your Research
Make …

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