Professional Development

You’ve secured an internship – congratulations! Now what?

Have you already secured a summer internship? If so, you may believe that your career strategy work is over. Well, think again! The months and weeks leading up to an internship are critical. During this time, we recommend you focus …

By W. P. Carey Career Services Center
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Entrepreneurship isn’t just starting a business

 

Earning an entrepreneurship degree means more than you may think.  The assumption that entrepreneurship is just about starting your own business is too simple, as entrepreneurship courses develop a skill set that is applicable in all functions and industries.  …

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3 practical ways to keep up with business news

 

Keeping up with business news is an important way to show potential employers that you are well-informed, care about the subject matter that they care about, and take initiative to do your own research in a world where things …

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The Benefits of Being Bilingual

Bilingualism, or the ability to speak two or more languages fluently, can be a huge asset for job seekers. As a 2017 report by New American Economy discovered, the need for bilingual workers in the United States more than doubled …

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You’ve Left a Toxic Job, Congrats. Now Comes the Healing.

Watching less-qualified coworkers land promotions as she was passed over again and again made Raydiance Dangerfield, who was working in learning and development in Maryland at the time, question her skills and talents. Facing a barrage of constant microaggressions from …

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What’s Slack Doing to Your Mental Health? 5 Ways To Protect Yourself From Emotional Contagion at Work

This might have been one thing we thought we gained in a forced work-from-home environment: that you’re less likely to spread your bad mood or have your colleague’s spread to you if you were working at home, alone, not seeing …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Ice Breaker Questions | How to Check In During Meetings

Many of us live in a world where meetings reign supreme—particularly now that many of us have switched to working remotely. For some of us, constant meetings can seem like overkill, but when done well, they offer important opportunities for …

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Winter Break: An ideal time to focus on Career!

While it may feel like a great time to take a break, it’s our experience that successful students find ways to continue their career engagement during time off from academics.  There are many ways to maximize your winter break, including:

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Ask Yourself These 6 Questions to Build Your Personal Branding Strategy

For an executive, building a personal brand can sound like another unnecessary task on an already too-long to do list. But, if done right, the process of building a personal brand can be extremely beneficial and even fulfilling. 

People want …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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How to Effectively Pitch Your Ideas

Whether you need to convince a hiring manager you're the right candidate for the job or an investor to fund your startup, you need to know how to sell your ideas so decision makers understand and appreciate your point of …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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