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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What Is Product Management?

From the coffee maker that helps you get going in the morning to the app that lets you book your next vacation, these products started as an idea. It took someone in product management to coordinate a team effort and …

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How Can You Tell if An Employer Values Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace?

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace can feel like a buzz phrase, but in practice, it’s a way to make all employees feel supported and empowered to succeed at work. Some companies do the bare minimum and post pledges on …

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Changes That 2023 Is Bringing To The Job Search Process

If you’ve been in the job market since the 90s, you have definitely noticed a lot of changes in the job search process. From decade to decade, year to year, the system is changing, and people are changing too!

 

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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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Have you completed a Virtual Work Experience? Learn how to include it on your resume!

Forage is a provider of virtual work experience programs that allow you to participate in work simulations within Strategy Consulting at BCG, Marketing at Lululemon, Audit and Assurance at KPMG,  Data Analytics at Quantium, Technology at Deloitte, and Asset Management …

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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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The Job Seeker’s Social Media Survival Kit

For better or worse, social media is part of the hiring process. According to a 2020 survey, 45 percent of hiring managers and human resources professionals on Ivy Exec said they “always” check candidates’ social media profiles. With another 30 …

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How to Answer “Why Should We Hire You Over Another Candidate?” Interview Question

A question about why you should be hired over another candidate strikes fear into many interviewees. For one, the question forces you to summarize what you thought you had the whole interview to prove. What’s more, how are you supposed …

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