Seeking a competitive advantage? Feedback is a gift!

Harvard Business Review highlights research that indicates feedback is a gift and suggests it is a key driver of performance and leadership effectiveness. In the management of your career, feedback can help you conduct research, assess your suitability to specific …

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Career Management: It’s more than resumes and interviews!

We know that too many students think that the work of finding a job out of business school is simply about writing resumes and hoping to land interviews. We also know that the process can be overwhelming and feel like …

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Are you choosing a major aligned with your career aspirations?

 

Committing to a major is an important step towards choosing a career, but they are not one in the same. Choosing a major is a decision on what your academic path is going to look like during your time …

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Why building relationships is a key skill in business

Business is personal here at W. P. Carey, and this rings true as you enter the business world.  The Importance of Networking in Business  highlights the need to step away from the mentality of networking as a way to get …

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On-campus involvement & where it fits into your Career Management journey

Among the many skills that employers are looking for, a key soft skill is students who have demonstrated leadership or membership in a successful team. But how can you develop leadership skills through other avenues outside of internships? Giving thought …

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Do you have the skills it takes to be successful?

As a business student, you have already begun to build your skillset.  Identifying which skills are needed to be successful in a particular role can be facilitated by reviewing job descriptions, where employers often list a combination of soft and …

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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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