Why the W. P. Carey resume template works.

Many students wonder why they are asked to use a specific template when they come to business school and are given advice and counsel on how to differentiate themselves.  These two concepts seem at odds with one another.  In fact, …

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Do you have access to the hidden job market? Why a Networked Job Search Strategy is Advantageous

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Business students can use three different channels to secure a job or internship offer: on-campus/global recruiting, just-in time recruiting, and a networked job search.  Networked job searches are important because they allow you to gain access to opportunities that …

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Do you know what you value most in work?

When exploring what career or job you would like to pursue, it is important to not only identify your skills, but also to reflect on your goals and aspirations about what your workday will look like. Taking time to identify …

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Differentiate yourself as a top candidate

When looking for a job or internship, you want to showcase your most relevant skills that will emphasize to an employer why you are a good candidate for the role. Sometimes, you’ll need to develop new skills to differentiate yourself …

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Does your personal brand advertise the unique value you bring to market?

Personal branding consists of your social media presence, face-to-face communications, your reputation in the market, and executive presence.  Giving thought to this will assist you in putting a plan in place that allows you to bring your true self to …

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Before jumping into resumes and cover letters, do this.

Career Management is a lifelong process, and building your professional capabilities while in business school will help you navigate your entire career. Successful career management begins with developing a strategy that involves taking time to look backward and forward, so …

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Spring Semester Career Reset: Time to revisit your Career Blueprint

The Career Blueprint is a foundational component of your career journey at W. P. Carey.  The work you do with the Blueprint, though, isn’t meant to be completed and set aside.  It becomes an evolving guide to help you navigate …

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Leveraging research to take your Career Blueprint to the next level

If you’ve developed a Career Blueprint with a goal, milestones, and target dates, you’re almost ready to go. The next step is conducting research to test the assumptions and insights you just identified. Though you may have a specific career …

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Market Research: The next step to clarify your career goal

Managing a lifelong career and finding your first role out of business school is a complicated task.  Breaking it down into the same steps you would follow to take a product to market can help make it more manageable and …

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The Secret Ingredient that will Help you Thrive in your Working Life

 

In simplified terms, culture is the secret ingredient that refers to the values and behaviors that guide decisions and activities in the work environment. Culture can vary by company, industry, function, and role. Your work as a student at …

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