Business Alumni Resources
Now that you have obtained your degree from the College of Business, it's time to put it to good use–whether it's by finding the right job or earning a promotion. Many of you are currently employed or hold the position 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.
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Alumni Relations
Contact Alumni Relations with any questions.
alumni@wgu.edu
BUSINESS LIBRARY
The following are materials submitted by WGU College of Business 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, or to setting up a successful calendar. If you would like to submit a contribution, please send an e-mail to Dawn Woodward at dwoodward@wgu.edu.
Interviewing Tips - This document makes a great checklist 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.
Software Testing Forums - An external resource for students and new QA professionals to ask questions or receive support in regards to Software Quality Assurance.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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.
Free Online Business Training
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 start your 60 days of free courses! To learn more, visit http://www.onehourcourses.com/partners/wgu.
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USEFUL LINKS
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 Advertising Federation
American Management Association
American Marketing Association
American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
GMAT MBA Help
Healthcare Financial Management Association
National Association for Business Economics
Society for Human Resource Management
BUSINESS-RELATED JOB SEARCH ENGINES AND WEBSITES
General
www.aftercollege.com
www.BestJobsUSA.com
www.careerjet.com
Advertising
www.aaf.org
Banking
www.bankingboard.net
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
www.hireds.com
Executive
www.executiveregistry.com
www.6figurejobs.com
www.execunet.com
ExecuNet is a powerful referral network combining access to exclusive one to one business connections, confidential $150k+ jobs you won't find anywhere else, expert advice and proprietary research.
Federal Jobs
www.makingthedifference.org
Finance
www.onewire.com
Green Jobs
www.stopdodo.com
Human Resources
www.shrm.org
Find Human Resource career opportunities across the nation on the SHRM HR Job Center.
Marketing
www.marketingcareernetwork.com
Non-profit
www.bridgestar.org/
Online Work - Consulting/Contracting
www.odesk.com
Retail
All Retail Jobs
In this job bank site, you can search for a variety of business-related jobs: merchandising, buyers, store management, corporate, sales, and hourly.
Telecommunications
www.telecomcareers.net
Telecommuting Jobs (Working from Home)
http://www.homeworkers.org/
A free, quick search for telecommuting jobs.
http://www.flexjobs.com
A subscription service that has been featured on CNN. Make sure to review the details of this site before deciding if you are willing to pay a subscription fee for this type of job search.
CAREER RESEARCH
Salaries in Industry
This site provides 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. Get up to speed on your technical jargon.
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