W. P. Carey Alumni Share Advice on Deciding Between Two Career Paths

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What advice would you give a W. P. Carey student trying to decide between two career paths?

Here is what they shared:

Align Career with Long-Term Goals

When you’re trying to decide between two …

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20 Tips on How to Write a Resume

19 Tips on How to Write a Resume

When you come to write a resume, you need to spend more than the two minutes that you spend reading this article to research your approach. While we have created these 19 …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share How They Overcame Career Challenges

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is a career challenge you have faced and what advice do you have based on how you overcame it?

Here is what they shared:

Build a Supportive Network

Originally, post-graduation, I had no …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share Ways to Maintain Your Network

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What do you do to maintain your professional network?

Here is what they shared:

Prioritize & Nurture Relationships

Being in the recruiting industry for 16+ years post-graduating from W. P. Carey, I’ve seen firsthand …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share The Best Career Advice They’ve Ever Received

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is the best career advice you have ever received?

Here is what they shared:

Harness Your Passion

“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” – Oprah …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 6 Valuable Networking Questions to Ask

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What is a valuable networking question students should consider asking?

Here is what they shared:

Inquire About Exciting Projects

When networking with career professionals, I ask them, “What is an exciting project you are …

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What Are Leadership Skills? Examples and Definition

If you’ve never had a professional job before, you might be wondering — how can I possibly have leadership skills? Yet you don’t need to hold a leadership position to have leadership skills. You can build these skills through academic projects, …

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3 Tips for Building a Strong Reference List

When a hiring manager asks for your references, it’s usually a sign that you’ve made it to the final stages of the hiring process. So how can you choose references that will help you seal the deal and not give …

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Networking 101

Did you know that as many as 85% of jobs are secured via networking? Networking is defined as “the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business needs.” While …

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Successful career management starts with identifying career goals

We often think we have to have the perfect linear career plan.  In reality, a career is more of a winding journey than a straight path. W. P. Carey students who identify their career objectives early on will be able …

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