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contents Features 6 The science of personality 10 So long 9 to 5 How to become a solopreneur Your career 14 18 36 35 Quiz How productive are you? Entitlement at work Careers 101 Overcoming interview roadblocks Skills Sharpener Analytical thinking Meet fellow alumni Your career isn’t going to plan itself. 22 Nat’e Gyuton, DM ’15 Alumna Nat’e Guyton leaves her humble beginnings behind. 26 Anne Marie Lutrick, MSN ’09 Through hard work and education, this College of Humanities alumnus ignites a new career. 30 Melissa Melendez, MBA ’08 Jim Cooper, BSM ’98 Isadore Hall, BSB ’99 Mike Gipson, BSB ’07 34 Alumni Business Leroy Reynolds, MBA ’13 Wish you had a career resource that could help you navigate each and every step of your <strong>journey</strong>? As an alum of University of Phoenix, you do. Industry spotlight: Technology 38 The Phoenix Career Guidance System TM features innovative tools and time-tested tips to Information Systems and Technology help you with every step along the way — from setting goals to prepping for interviews to growing in your current position. Think of it as a customized GPS for your career. Ready to give your dreams a plan? Visit careers.phoenix.edu/alumni to get started. Your university 4 Letter from the president 17 ID Card 42 University news Opportunities 2 Phoenix Career Guidance System 21 University Marketplace 35 Alumni Business Directory 41 Congratulations, graduates! On the cover: Nat’e Guyton DM ’15 See story, pg. 22 The University’s Central Administration is located at 1625 W. Fountainhead Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85282. Online Campus: 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. © 2015 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved. | PCS-3648 alumni.phoenix.edu 3