Do you have a mentor?

Being able to navigate a complex and constantly changing business landscape is an essential part of your career journey and progression. While critical, this skill may not necessarily be taught in a traditional classroom.  We know that having a mentor …

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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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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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Are you leveraging all your resources?

 

We know the career management process can be overwhelming. Don’t fret! As a business student at W. P. Carey, you have access to resources designed to make the career management process easier to navigate, wherever and whenever you need …

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Want to work in another country?

 

You have selected a major related to international business, where your language(s) and skills will be of value for local and international organizations. By now, you may have decided on the region of the world you are most interested …

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Careernomics: A Resource Specifically for YOU

As a W. P. Carey business student, you have access to many valuable resources. The question is, are you taking full advantage of them? One resource in particular that can really aid in your career management is Careernomics!

Careernomics is …

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How to feel more comfortable introducing yourself

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 …

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How International Students Can Improve Their Chances of Getting H-1B Visas

With this year’s H-1B visa registration season well underway, we spoke with International Student Career Expert Marcelo Barros about what international students should be doing now, common mistakes students make when searching for U.S. employment, and what we can expect …

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2021 in Review for Women at Work | Takeaways from McKinsey & LeanIn.org’s Annual Report

In the second year of the global pandemic, we experienced and witnessed unprecedented workplace challenges, labor shortages, increased stress and grief, and the growing demand for racial equity. These issues all appear to have disproportionately affected people with marginalized identities. …

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4 Options for International Students Who Don’t Win the H-1B Visa Lottery

This is the time of the year when employers start to get back to international students who weren’t selected in the H-1B visa lottery. This year, the U.S. government received 201,001 H-1B applications for a possible 85,000 visas. This means …

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