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Alanna Vitucci
Executive Director,
Alumni Relations
Never stop learning.
Read magazines like Harvard Business Review and Entrepreneur for ideas, and be willing to take risks.
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Jenifer King
Director of Alumni & Faculty
Communications
Have a game plan. Work hard, set goals, pay your dues and your career will happen. Your degree is critical, but the work experience you gain will take your career to the next level.
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Amanda Flatten
Senior Editor, Phoenix Focus
Find a mentor. A mentor will give you frank feedback on your strengths and, more importantly, what you need to improve. Once you have experience, consider becoming a mentor.
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Kathleen Fern
Vice President, Alumni &
Faculty Relations
Internships pay off, even if they are unpaid. Target your dream career by offering your time and services to a select list of companies. No task is small, and all experience counts—and boosts your résumé.
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Tom McCarty
Senior Vice President, Product
Marketing for Apollo Group
Define what you want. Make a list of all the things you want from your job. It focuses your efforts, improves your motivation and helps you make decisions about what to do next.
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Lee Jonsson
Features Editor, Phoenix Focus
Nurture your network.
Share your career objectives with family, friends and work colleagues. The best jobs I’ve had have sometimes come through surprising connections. And remember to help others make connections.
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Bridget Gutierrez
Online Communications
Manager, Alumni Relations
Be prepared for opportunities. Tailor your résumé and cover letter for each job application. Also, make sure your wardrobe and interview skills are polished so you are ready when a great opportunity presents itself.
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Nikki Sandoval
Senior Director,
Alumni Relations
If your name is on it, it must be your best. No matter if it is a large presentation or a simple email response, take ownership of your professional brand.
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Julie Wilson
Senior Writer, Phoenix Focus
Ask for what you want. You might just get it. Worst case scenario? Someone says “no,” and you never have to wonder, “what if?” Best case: your dreams come true.
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