Category Archives: Career

Federal Jobs & Internships –

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Job seekers should visit Making The Difference if they are considering a federal job or internship.  Making The Difference was created by a joint initiative between the Partnership For Public Service and the U.S. Office of Personel Management (OPM).  The site has … Continue reading →

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Hybrid MBA –

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Hybrid MBA programs are growing in number and popular.  The combination of online insruction and brief on campus coursework is very appealing to prospective students.  It is also appealing to the universities that  receive a boost in revenue from the program.  … Continue reading →

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StartUpHire –

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

StartUpHire lists positions with start-up companies and has search agents which match new jobs to your criteria.  The site is in partnership with the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) as well as law firms and venture capital firms.  Many of … Continue reading →

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Vault –

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Vault is a great site if you are researching schools or careers.  Prospective students can view sample admission essays, school statistics, student reviews, and much more.  The site covers college, graduate school, MBA, medical, and law programs.  There is even a … Continue reading →

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Internships –

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Wall Street Journal has an important article to read on internships for students.  Internships can be a stepping stone to a higher position and an important addition to a resume.  Many firms have cut back on hiring new employees … Continue reading →

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Highest Paid MBAs –

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Businessweek has an article on the highest paid MBA alumni that includes estimated total career compensation.  The data is provided by PayScale and it indicates that Harvard MBA graduates earn more on average than any other MBA program graduates.  Wharton finishes second … Continue reading →

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MBA Job Market Improves –

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Although it is still a tight job market there are some bright spots for MBA students and recent grads.  The number of full time hires are picking up as well as the number of first year internships.  Internships for first … Continue reading →

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WetFeet –

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

A great career site for students and graduates is WetFeet.  WetFeet provides a library of information regarding careers and the job search process.  It is one of the better sites for job seekers in providing guidance for the acutal search.  WetFeet provides … Continue reading →

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Law School Job Market –

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The job market for law school graduates is considered to be the worst in recent memory.  The Wall Street Journal has an article that discusses the situation and the overall decline in job offers.  There are still over 40,000 law degrees … Continue reading →

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MBA Gym –

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The MBA Gym is a great site if you are going to start business school or are just considering the MBA as an option.  The website is a product of the Financial Times and it provides interactive online training sessions … Continue reading →

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MIT Open Courseware –

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Open Courseware can be one the best ways to explore new topics.  The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has one of the best sites for open courseware.  They provide lecture notes, exams, and videos on their website.  Course subjects range from … Continue reading →

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In-House Counsel Positions –

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Association of Corporate Counsel have a job site for In-House counsel positions.  The site allows you to create a profile, job agent, and to browse open positions by state or category. To visit the site, please click here:  ACC In-House … Continue reading →

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B & N e-book Reader –

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Nook is now available from Barnes & Noble and it is listed at $249 dollars.  A good price point with many features makes it strong competition for the Kindle.  Even in a down economy the sales should be strong … Continue reading →

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Compaq Ultra-Cheap Laptops –

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

HP is pumping some life back into the Compaq brand and offering “ultra-cheap” laptops.  The price is in the neighborhood of $399 and the machines have decent specs.  This appears to be a move directed at the rising netbook market … Continue reading →

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Fins.Com —

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

FINS is part of the Wall Street Journal digital network and provides information on finance, resources and career news.  The section for managing your career is worth a visit if you are looking to move between firms or just starting … Continue reading →

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