10 Questions to Ask in Your Next Internship Interview to Make Sure It’s Right for You

Congratulations, you did it! You landed an interview for your dream internship. Since you haven’t had a lot of experience in the workplace yet, an internship is an awesome opportunity to get “real world” work experience, figure out what you …

Read more

How to Land an Internship Despite the Global Pandemic

It’s that time of year again. Students are gearing up in hopes of finding a fulfilling internship or co-op position. 

You’re eager to apply what you’ve learned in school to the real world. But landing an internship may seem like …

By VidCruiter
Land your dream job and advance your career with expert advice.
Read more

How to Problem-Solve Like a Management Consultant

Traditionally, the art of problem-solving has been the professional domain of management consultants. However, you don't have to be pursuing a management consulting career in order to be an adept problem-solver. Below are four mental models for effectively solving business …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
Read more

6 Tips for Successful Virtual Networking, Even During the Pandemic

Successful networking can open doors to mentorship, professional development, friendship, and career growth.

Of course, things have been different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only are many more of us working from home, but professional and industry events of …

Read more

Why Writing Skills Are Important for Every Job—and How to Improve Yours

Have you ever sent an email no one seemed to understand that ended up derailing the timeline for an entire project? Or written a report that you then had to explain verbally to everyone after they read it?

Even if …

Read more

Don’t have an internship? There are other ways to maximize your summer

Summer is approaching and you are almost to the end of the semester! Yay! It may feel like summer is the best time to take a break from your school work and managing your career goals. However, it’s our experience …

By W. P. Carey Career Services Center
W. P. Carey Career Services Center
Read more

What does it mean to be “career ready”?

Employers look for candidates who can demonstrate knowledge of formal education gained by obtaining a degree.  But we know that a credential is not enough to stand out from your classmates.  Giving thought to the relevancy of your skills as …

By W. P. Carey Career Services Center
W. P. Carey Career Services Center
Read more

15 Tips for Using LinkedIn and Facebook to Find a New Job

Today, recruiters and hiring managers are increasingly using social networks to find talent. This is why it's essential to have a professional social media presence if you're in the market for a new job (and important to manage the privacy settings …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
Read more

8 Mind Tricks That Will Set You Up for Interview Success

Often, what determines the outcome of your interviews has little to do with the questions you're asked and if you know all the answers. Instead, the outcome is often dependent on your interview mindset—how you think about interviews and …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
Read more

Are You Suffering from Job-Search Fatigue? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Searching for a job is, in itself, a full-time job. Eight hours of polishing your resume and cover letter, applying to positions, networking, and interviewing can take a lot out of you, and doing all that for an extended period …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
Read more