How to Improve Your Executive Presence

In professional service industries such as management consulting, it’s important to have “executive presence” and continue to develop it. You won’t be able to grow your career without it.

Typically, executive presence refers to the way you present yourself—how you …

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Vault-Firsthand Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair—REGISTRATION STILL OPEN!

On Tuesday, August 24, Vault-Firsthand will be hosting a free Women in STEM Virtual Career Fair. The fair will take place between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. EST, and is open to all undergrad and grad students studying science, technology, …

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10 Jobs That Are Perfect for Extroverts

Different types of people excel in different types of jobs—so if you want to thrive in your career, it’s in your best interest to find a job that’s well-suited to your personality.

If you’re an extrovert, you might be drawn …

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8 Jobs That Are Great for Empaths (and 3 That Typically Aren’t)

While it’s important for everyone to get on a career path and find jobs that feel like the right fit for them, it’s especially important for empaths, who are more empathetic, sensitive, and in tune with others’ thoughts, feelings, and …

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What’s My “Personal Brand” and Why Do I Need One?

When a complete stranger searches your name, do the results provide a realistic snapshot of who you are and everything you have to offer? The goal of personal branding is to understand your unique qualities—ideally those that will boost your career—and make sure …

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Hiring Managers’ 4 Biggest Concerns and How to Proactively Address Them

To continue to move along in the recruiting process and eventually get the job you want, you need to address the main concerns of hiring managers. So, what follows are what hiring managers are most concerned with regarding your candidacy—along …

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How to Stand Out at Virtual Career Fairs

It isn’t easy to stand out at in-person job fairs, and leaving a lasting impression with employers at virtual job fairs can be just as challenging. However, if you follow the eight tips below, you’ll have no difficulty making meaningful …

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5 Tips for AI-Powered Interview Success

AI-powered interviews are quickly growing in popularity due to their ability to save employers time and money during the recruiting process. And if you’re apprehensive about your upcoming AI-powered interview, you’re not alone. In-person interviews can be nerve-wracking enough, and …

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4 Ways Successful People Bounce Back from Failure

When one hears the word “failure,” the dictionary definition typically comes to mind: “an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: an effort ending in failure. … nonperformance of something due, required, or expected: a subnormal …

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Networking within Your Organization

 

As a W. P. Carey student, you have heard about the value of networking countless times.  Often, students are so focused on networking with strangers that they overlook networking where they already have warm leads: Internal Networking! Internal networking …

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