Professional Competencies

4 Attributes You Need to Get Hired by a Top Consulting Firm

As an MBA student aspiring to become a management consultant, specifically in the financial services industry, I had the opportunity to attend several information sessions organized by management consulting firms. In these sessions, management consulting firms showcased their organizational capabilities …

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How to Develop Strong Followership Skills

If you aspire to hold a leadership role one day, you first need to learn how to be a great follower. Today, many organizations are pushing back on leadership-centric structures and instead relying on team-centered approaches—which depend on active followership …

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Administrative Skills Aren’t Just for Admin Jobs—Here’s What Everyone Needs to Know (Plus a List of Examples)

As you look for jobs—particularly admin jobs such as executive assistant or office manager—you may see that employers are looking for administrative skills. And for good reason: Businesses can’t run without them. “Focusing on administrative skills can transform average companies …

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4 Tips for Improving Your Time Management Skills

Appropriately managing your workload in a timely manner is a necessary professional and personal skill. To help you improve your time management skills, take the following steps.

1. Assess how and when you work best.

When initiating a time management …

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Remote work and virtual internships are becoming more common. Use this OCS guide to help you maximize your virtual experience …

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2570 Van Munching Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-1815

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