What Is IT Consulting?

IT consulting is more than advising a company about which computers they should buy. It includes everything related to the information technology side of the business. From implementing new software to creating a plan to recover a crashed hard drive, …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share How Their Career Relates to Their Major

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: How has your major impacted your career?

Here is what they shared:

Business Courses Provided Transferrable Skills Needed for My Career
My Degree Has Proven Invaluable to My International Retail Career
A Foundation of …

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Why it is important to choose a function as early as possible

Finding the right job when you graduate starts with choosing a functional area in which to focus early on in your college career. Bachelor of Arts majors do not have an implicit function attached to their major, so the earlier …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share the Benefits They Received From Career Services

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What benefits did you receive from engagement with Career Services?

Here is what they shared:

Strategic guidance to understand career direction
Access to helpful people and resources
Support building relationships and networking
Job opportunities …

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Career-related clubs at W. P. Carey

This employer resource provides a starting point to learn about the many graduate and undergraduate clubs and organizations that W. P. Carey students participate in. See more best practices and policies.

 

Undergraduate Student Organizations
Professional and Academic
Affinity and Identity

 

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Top Interpersonal Skills Employers Look For

Often known as people skills, interpersonal skills are the soft skills you use to interact with others. In the workplace, these skills are essential to being an effective team player and contributing to a positive work environment. 

Yet some interpersonal …

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What every Business Law student needs to know

W. P. Carey’s First Destination Survey data shows nearly 20% of Business Law students attend Graduate School immediately after graduation and another 20% of graduates attend Law School one to three years after graduating. What does this mean? Statistically speaking, …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share What Makes or Breaks an Interview

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What top deciding factors do employers look for during interviews?

Here is what they shared:

Value and Mission Sharing
Research
Integrity
Personality
Your Pitch for the Job
Eagerness to Join the Company
Value and …

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What Are Problem-Solving Skills? Definition and Examples

Why do employers hire employees? To help them solve problems. Whether you’re a financial analyst deciding where to invest your firm’s money, or a marketer trying to figure out which channel to direct your efforts, companies hire people to help …

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Is Getting a Minor in College Worth It?

As you make your way through college, one very important question you might ask yourself is if a minor is worth undertaking. While not everyone graduates with a minor, it’s a great way to add some versatility to your resume …

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