We know that too many students think that the work of finding a job out of business school is simply about writing resumes and hoping to land interviews. We also know that the process can be overwhelming and feel like …
Informational Interviewing
We know the career management process can be overwhelming. Don’t fret! As a business student at W. P. Carey, you have access to resources designed to make the career management process easier to navigate, wherever and whenever you need …
By Mike Gotham, Perkins Coie, Director of Recruiting & Retention, and Shelley Levine, Perkins Coie, Attorney Recruiting Manager
If hearing the word “networking” makes you uneasy, then the idea of an informational interview may cause you serious discomfort. Many people shy …
For business students who are considering an international career in the public sector, one of the first steps is to learn about the most common opportunities available. These include:
Diplomacy
Global Affairs
National and International Agencies
Private Consulting
The …
Informational interviews are treasure troves of information. What you collect from these types of networking meetings—in which you build relationships with people at the organizations you want to join—can provide you with insights that can help you improve your resume, cover …
Networking is a key aspect of paving your career path, and building new connections takes time and careful planning. Learning how to write a professional, engaging networking email is the first step to successfully growing your network. Check out the …
An informational interview is a meeting in which a job seeker asks for first-hand career, industry or company information and advice rather than ask about job leads or job openings. Scheduling and holding in-person informational interviews should be at, or …
We know that too many students think that the work of finding a job out of business school is simply about writing resumes and hoping to land interviews. We also know that the process can be overwhelming and feel like …
Guesstimates such as How many ping-pong balls fit in a 747? are among the most unnerving interview questions you can receive. They can seem so off the wall that they can shake up even the most calm, collected candidate. In …
Given the increased competitive marketplace business school students are facing, skills in networking is imperative. Reaching out to new contacts is a way to demonstrate your strong communication and mature relationship management skills. Learning to write outreach messages both quickly …
