After graduation I went into digital marketing and 15 years later have never looked back. Though when I was at WP Carey, there were no digital marketing classes and everything has been continued education. I had several key blogs that I used as my text books but today, there are so many options right in everyone\'s social feeds. Favorite professional hashtags on Tik Tok, subscribe to an industry influencer on Youtube, or follow a reddit thread on your field. And if you can\'t find anything in your space, start creating! Share your experiences and learnings and you might become the next influencer in your world.
Graduating from college and entering the workforce is a difficult transition for many newly grads because "how" you learn is different. There\'s no syllabus or textbook that shows you how to be successful after college. I\'d recommend following 3-5 people that are around 10 years ahead of you in your field and learning from the content they publish online (e.g. LinkedIn posts, blog posts, Twitter, Slack & Discord communities, etc.). Learn just enough to take action and then learn by doing. It\'s by far the best way to learn anything. I did this and was able to build two companies that were both acquired before my 30th birthday. BS Economics BS Supply Chain Management Class of 2015
You’ve heard it before and I’ll say it again – network, network, network! As a young professional embarking on a career in a field in which I had little experience, I was a bit overwhelmed at first. I built confidence by educating myself on the industry and through getting involved in related organizations by attending presentations, panels, and webinars. The result is a network of my own with close contacts and multiple resources whom I can continue to evolve with and learn from for personal and professional growth.
Startup Grind Phoenix, #yesphx, and other business communities are a great way to continue your education once you graduate. Joining a community within the field you are interested in and learning from peers helped me tremendously. Not only has it led to me getting hired but I have learned from industry peers how to be more successful within my role and field. Communities can be a catalyst for one’s career growth. As you can never underestimate the power of learning from others who have already walked that path. - Madeline Ulivieri [ Business Communications & International Business, graduated May 2014 ]
One way I have continued to learn and grow after graduating from WP Carey has been to never stop leveraging my network. I’ve built an expansive network and WP Carey enabled me to do so. Whether it’s potential job opportunities, learning a new subject matter or wanting to find a way to get invited to events that will help you grow - networking is key. I’m thankful for WP Carey and the network is has provided me globally.
Spotify podcasts are my \'go-to\' for continuous learning because they’re highly accessible, supply versatile topics, and allow for multi-tasking during a walk, drive, or taking care of tasks around the house. When I became a first-time people leader at work, I sought out podcasts that offered guidance on how to build and influence teams. Through these episodes, I gained insights on how to: Provide continuous feedback and guidance to direct reports, overcome obstacles as a leader, be a source of motivation, manage according to employee-specific needs, among many other valuable skills that I hadn’t directly acquired at that point. By choosing to invest in continuous education in a manner that makes sense for me, I aim to develop more well-rounded perspectives, enhance my interpersonal connections, strengthen technical skills, and provide myself with opportunities to learn through an enjoyable, stream-able medium. B.S. Marketing, 2018 Megan Lynde
HubSpot is a resource that has helped me hone my digital marketing skills in an era where digital is more crucial than ever. HubSpot provides excellent FREE tools for anyone interested in learning a new skill or brushing up on old ones. It has given me the opportunity to develop new skills that have improved my work in digital marketing. B.S. in Business Management and B.A. in Business Global Politics [2016] Manar Awawdeh
After completing my undergraduate degree at W.P. Carey, I continue my education in digital marketing through multiple online resources, as well as attending and most recently participating in conferences. Whether free or paid, courses through Google Academy, ELVTR, or other marketing platforms not only afford me education and expertise in my field but also widen my network and provide job opportunities by staying on top of new trends. Online courses have helped me to select a focus that I am most curious about and have guided my success in achieving marketing goals. The digital marketing landscape is constantly and rapidly changing, so it is necessary to be a student for life. Major: B.S. in Marketing (Integrated Digital Communications) Graduation: December 2018
The top rated online undergraduate and graduate programs offered at W.P. Carey provide skills that better prepare students for future learning and continuing education in their career. W.P. Carey\'s online classes are structured to promote collaboration in learning. In today\'s environment, post pandemic, more opportunities are offered for not only meetings but with required continued education as well as completing specialized designations. The skills I developed while taking online classes at W.P. Carey better prepared me for completing industry certifications in my career as well as attending online continuing education classes.
One great resource for continued learning is YouTube. There's a channel for almost everything, and you can find lectures, tutorials, and how-to guides on virtually any topic. For example, if you're interested in learning more about marketing, there are plenty of great channels with informative videos on topics like SEO, social media marketing, and content strategy. If you're interested in programming, there are channels with step-by-step tutorials on how to build websites or create Android apps. The possibilities are endless!
As a young professional, I was fortunate to connect with my professional association, the American College of Healthcare Executives. Over the years, I attended educational sessions sponsored by ACHE and I also followed their certification path which included taking the Board of Governors Exam and ultimately becoming a Fellow. I would highly recommend participating in a national professional association related to the graduate's area of expertise.
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A great way to continue your learning post graduation is to understand what skills/experiences you may need in the future for your role- then go get them. By building upon your experience base over time you can ensure that you\'re gaining skills. Learning is life long- and you are worth investing in yourself by continuing to build skills. Aligning those skills with your role or a future role- and adding more value to your company is a win-win solution.
The greatest resources for continued learning and development in your career (and life for that matter) are people you aspire to be like. People you can find and get to know who already have the wealth, happiness, health, etc. you want - these are your greatest resources. BUT - your goal should not be to do simply follow their successes, or learn their trade; your goal should be to learn to think like they do. Wildly successful people often think differently - they find opportunities where others don\'t see them, and they hold discipline where others lack it. Once you begin to understand how the people you aspire to be are thinking on a daily basis, you can then reframe your world through that lens - and become the person you aspire to be. Marketing, 2010.