Is Mergers and Acquisitions a Good Career Path?

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is a career path that focuses on the financial aspects of dividing, selling, combining, and restructuring companies. A merger happens when two companies come together to form a new company; an acquisition is when one company …

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What Is a Strategy Consultant?

If you have a business background and love working on complicated business and management strategies, a job as a strategy consultant may be the perfect fit. These consultants help companies and organizations develop strategic plans for specific goals.

Ready to …

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What Are Verbal Communication Skills?

If you’ve explained a difficult concept to a teammate or taught a friend about a project you’re working on, chances are you used verbal communication skills. These are the soft skills you use when talking to someone else. A person …

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Is Commercial Banking a Good Career Path?

You most likely have a bank account, but have you ever thought of being a banking employee? Commercial banking can be a good career path, offering opportunities for career advancement and attractive pay. But some positions in the industry (such …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share Technology Trends

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What technology trends are you seeing in the workplace?
Here is what they shared:
Efficient Data Processing
Zero Trust Initiatives Drives Architecture Changes
Brick and Click Anonymity
Cloud Computing
Connectivity to the Edge
Data-Driven …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 8 Highly Valued Skills

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What skills do employers value most for entry-level business positions?
Here is what they shared:
Analytical Skills
Data Skills 
Communication Skills
Ability to Learn New Systems and Tools
Competency in Excel
Culture-Fitness and …

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What Are Analytical Skills? Definition and Examples

Analytical skills help you assess information, problem-solve, and implement solutions at work. They’re one of the top soft skills employers are looking for; in the last year alone, 2.7 million job descriptions listed analytical skills as a requirement.

So, what …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share How They Maximized Their Time at W. P. Carey

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: How did you make the most of your time at W. P. Carey to set yourself up for success after graduation?

Here’s how they recommended you maximize your time at W. P. Carey:

Attend …

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Finding opportunities outside of on-campus recruiting at the right time

If you are hearing a lot of buzz about on-campus recruiting but not seeing many opportunities aligned with your career goal, you might think the companies or industries you are interested in don’t recruit during the fall–that typically isn’t the …

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Are you an International Student? Use the Pitchfork Approach!

You may have come to the United States with the intention of securing employment here following your graduation. As an international student,  diversifying your job search will benefit your strategy. We encourage you to engage in what we call the …

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