According to data collected by LinkedIn, 85% of all jobs are filled through networking connections; yet despite this well known statistic, many students are still hesitant to leverage networking.
One of the least intimidating places you can start is on …
When you think of the term “personal brand,” what does it mean to you? Do you think of your mission, your goals, or what is posted to your social media sites? Everyone has a personal brand. You may or may …
Employers are busy. Defining needs, role requirements and sorting through candidate options is time consuming. Handshake was designed to make on-campus candidates easy to find. Are you optimizing this critical tool to help them find you?
Many students are missing …
When you think of introducing yourself, what feelings arise? You may begin to feel nervous, anxious, or apprehensive at the thought of talking about yourself. You are not alone. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 73% of the …
As a job seeker, you might be wondering: what are employers looking for? What do they prioritize when evaluating applicants? Considering the job search process from the perspective of an employer will provide valuable insights and help you become a …
Every business student must explore the job market to visualize career opportunities, but sometimes, information is not easy to find. One of the most effective methods to get relevant information is networking. Maintaining positive relationships with experienced professionals allows you …
We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What should students focus on when looking for their first job?
Here are the six tips they shared:
Discover What Excites You
Look for a Cultural Fit and Supportive Environment
Evaluate Your Direct Manager
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We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is a transferable skill, ability, or learning from your time at W. P. Carey that has been most helpful in your career?
Here is what they shared:
Ability To Get Through To Others …
We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: How can W. P. Carey students be positively remembered when networking?
Here are 4 the career missteps they shared:
Be Authentic and Follow-Up
Move Forward with One Specific Topic from the Discussion.
Be Interested–Not …
We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is a career regret that you have, and what would you differently if given another opportunity?
Here are the career missteps they shared:
Accepting Career Growth That Costs Quality of Life
Being Impatient …
