Recruitment Timelines: Are you prepared to access opportunities of interest?

Picture your favorite musical artist dropping a new amazing album. You anxiously await their social media post about upcoming tour dates and make a plan to buy tickets as soon as they go on sale. Now, think about your dream …

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What the ‘Hidden Job Market’ is and how to leverage it

The “Hidden Job Market” consists of internal job postings and promotions that more often than not never see the light of a formal online job post. This means you won’t find it on LinkedIn, Handshake or other job search engines. …

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What Is A Boutique Consulting Firm?

You have probably heard of boutique consulting firms, but what does “boutique” actually mean and how will that impact the work you would do? Think of a boutique shop in your local downtown area. They have tailored products available to …

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Identifying Credible Market Expertise

As a business student, you have undoubtedly written a research paper that required the citation of credible sources. Imagine taking a similar approach when absorbing career information. For example, what your parents told you about networking might differ from what …

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What is Consulting?

You are interested in consulting, but what exactly is consulting?

Industry of Consulting: External consulting firms are accountable to their clients, aiming to deliver value and results based on the agreed-upon scope of work. They are often responsible for providing …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share Their Summer Internship Experiences

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What benefits did you receive from doing a summer internship?

Here are the internship experiences and benefits they shared:

Intel Internship: Analytics and Decision-Making

I interned at Intel in Santa Clara, CA, between my …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 5 Ways to Discuss Weaknesses During an Interview

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: How would you recommend discussing weaknesses during an interview?

Here is what they shared:

Demonstrate a Proactive Approach

When asked to speak about weakness in an interview, you should always answer proactively. Start by …

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W. P. Carey Alumni Share 8 Tips for Preparing for Technical Job Interviews

We asked W. P. Carey Alumni: What advice do you have for preparing for technical job interviews?

Here is what they shared:

Showcase Your Thought Process

How you approach a technical question is just as important as arriving at a …

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What Is a Panel Interview and How to Succeed in One

You’re invited to interview at your dream company. As you’re reviewing the information the recruiter sent, you notice you’re scheduled for a panel interview. And as you check further, you see you’re interviewing with multiple people. What the heck is …

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I Asked ChatGPT to Write Resumes, Including Mine. Here’s What Happened.

Whether you think artificial intelligence (AI) is coming for your job or not, it’s here to stay. And the buzziest of all AI is ChatGPT. Though it’s capable of many things, should ChatGPT write your resume?

Consider ChatGPT’s compelling results. …

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