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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How to Answer a Job Interview’s ‘Why’ Questions

The questions are a routine part of most interviews.  Why do you want to work at this company. Why are you applying for this position? Why are good fit for our culture? Yet many people stumble on the answers.

Indeed, …

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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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How to Crack Today’s Hidden Job Market for High-Paying Executive Jobs

If you’re frustrated with your job search, or feel that positions at your level are few and far between, there’s likely a good reason: at least 70 percent of jobs are never posted on hiring boards.

According to Business Insider, …

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4 Practical Ways to Sharpen Your Online Interview Skills Before Graduation

Getting ready for graduation is an exciting time, but it can also add extra pressure to perform at the next level, especially when it comes to interviewing for your future career. Since the 2020 global pandemic, many job interviews and …

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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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How to Improve Emotional Intelligence

Illustration by Marian Blair

So-called “soft skills” are often viewed as less vital and less challenging to acquire than “hard skills” like crunching data and engineering software. While hard skills are important, social-impact work hangs on relationships—which means soft skills …

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Top Tips for Searching for an Out-of-State Job

When searching for a job, there are many factors to consider in your decision-making process like: the salary, the new role you would take on, the additional benefits, the environment at your job, and how this progresses your career. There …

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In 2022, Being Active On LinkedIn Is As Important As Having a Resume

When it comes to LinkedIn, a lot of my clients have it backwards. 

I recently spoke to a Project Manager who didn’t get a job that she was a great fit for because of her LinkedIn profile. When I asked …

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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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