Now that you have obtained your degree from the Business College it's time to put it to good use; whether it's by finding the right job or earning a pomotion. Many of you are currently employed or hold the positions you desire. However, it never hurts to keep yourself informed, educated and up-to-date. This applies to both undergraduate and masters degree holders. We offer you the following resources to assist with continued professional development, self-improvement, job searching, and research.
Shawn Guy is the current alumni mentor for business graduates. He is available to assist you with resume building, job searching, and professional development. You might even want to simply bounce some career ideas off of a fellow professional. Keep him updated on events in your life and your achievements.
Reach him by:
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BUSINESS GRADUATE LIBRARY |
The following are materials submitted by WGU Business College graduates to help you get ahead in the business world. These can range from interviewing tips (for both interviewers and interviewees), to becoming an entrepreneur, to managing employees, to setting up a successful calendar. If you would like to submit a contribution, please send an email to Shawn Guy at
sguy@wgu.edu.
Interviewing Tips - This document makes a great check list when preparing for an interview.
Success Readiness - A self assessment that both interviewees as well as interviewers will appreciate.
What Does it Take to Launch a New Venture - An insightful article on how to become an entrepreneur.
Skillport Access - You had access to this web tool as a student and it is extended to you indefinitely as a graduate. This website provides professional modules and information you can implement in your every day business practices and procedures. Use the same username and password you did as a student to enter the site. Contact your
Alumni Mentor if you need assistance trying to find this information.
Note: This continued access could change over time as costs rise and contracts change.
WGU partnered with MindEdge’s One Hour Courses to provide free online business training for alumni! Courses include management, leadership, and communication training, as well as interviewing skills and winning cover letters and resumes. Enter promo code WGUALUM during checkout to get your free courses! To learn more, visit http://www.onehourcourses.com/partners/wgu.
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WEBSITE LINKS OF INTEREST TO BUSINESS GRADUATES |
The following links will take you to websites that might be of interest to business professionals. There are links to appropriate job searching websites, salary reviews, and professional associations. They are provided for your convenience.
Any information, materials, personal opinions, or endorsements of products or services appearing on external sites are not controlled, endorsed or sponsored by Western Governors University.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Marketing Association
American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
GMAT MBA Help
Society for Human Resource Management
BUSINESS RELATED JOB SEARCH ENGINES AND WEBSITES
General
Advertising
TheBoardNetwork is a career website specializing in the mortgage, banking, title, escrow and real estate industries. We are the largest, Internet source of employment information for job seekers, employers and recruiters in your industry.
Disability Hiring Information/Options
ExecuNet is a powerful referral network combining access to exclusive 1:1 business connections, confidential $150k+ jobs you won't find anywhere else, expert advice and proprietary research.
Federal Jobs
Finance
Green Jobs
Find Human Resource career opportunities across the nation on the SHRM HR Job Center.
This website was suggested by a fellow HR alumni. Human Resources International is a nationally recognized executive search and contract staffing firm with a singular focus in Human Resources.
Retail
You can search for a variety of business related jobs: merchandising, buyers, store management, corporate, sales and hourly.
Telecommunications
www.telecomcareers.net
CAREER RESEARCH
This site provide a salary wizard to help calculate what individuals in your industry are making.The results will show what your colleagues are currently earning in the 25th, 50th and 75th percentile range.
What Is A website where you can learn the meaning behind technical terms. 
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