How to turn a summer internship into a full-time MBA job

Associate Director of Career Coaching Toni Rhorer and MBA graduate Simardeep Kochar share clues for finding the right work, getting hired, and making the most of it.

Michael Spandau of Fender Musical Instruments: Keeping IT in tune with the business

Michael Spandau is Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President for Global Information Technology for Fender Musical Instruments and a member of the W. P. Carey School's Department of Information Systems Professional Advisory Board.

Agile manager keeps IT running at ExxonMobil

35 years ago, Joe Killalea had just graduated from the University of West Florida and was hired as an entry-level systems analyst by Exxon Company USA. Since 1980, his role has evolved from programmer to project manager within the ExxonMobil Information Technology (EMIT) organization.

ExxonMobil focuses on finding the right fit

Whether you are a student or an employer, the recruiting and hiring process has a single objective: find the right fit for both the new employee and the company. To find that sweet spot, ExxonMobil actively engages the Department of Information Systems and its students.

Fender CIO hits high notes in presentation to student group

Scottsdale-based Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has been making the famed Telecaster and Stratocaster guitars since the 1950s. But IT plays a major role in the day-to-day operations and its success as the world's leading guitar maker.

An IS degree means more than going to class

There’s a quote that says, “Success comes before you reach your goal, for it is as simple as taking a step in the right direction.” While the 2016–2017 academic year has just begun, it is off to a successful start.

Want to be successful? Study those who are, says CIS partner

W. P. Carey computer information systems students team up with a global leader in the aviation industry to help solve real-world issues in aerospace.

Education eliminates career obstacles for alumnus

W. P. Carey graduate Jason Bortness landed his dream job, thanks to going back to school.

Maximize odds of earning a full ride to business school

Receiving a debt-free graduate degree can prove to be a challenge for a number of hopeful alumni. Although, one way to increase the odds of receiving a scholarship is to apply to schools that specialize in inclusivity rather than exclusivity.   

Survival of the smartest: After the layoffs, manage for long-term stability

If you're one of the millions of workers left behind after layoffs, sweating over an inflated workload, fretting that you might be next, you already know how demoralizing a "reduction in force" (RIF) can be. If you're managing layoff survivors, you have even more reason to worry.