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Category Archives: General
Entrepreneur Programs –
Fortune has an interesting article comparing entrepreneurship programs at Harvard and Stanford business schools. Stanford has had one of the most comprehensive entrepreneurship programs for many years. The short distance from Sand Hill Road and Silicon Valley VC’s are only one … Continue reading
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USA Jobs –
The official job site for the Federal government has opportunities listed for a large number of agencies. The site even has sections for students, senior executives, and veterans. Employment postings include job descriptions, pay grade and required KSA’s (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities). The … Continue reading
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Career Explorer –
Career Explorer is a new feature on the LinkedIn networking site. The recruiting feature allows students to enter information for their major, school, and preferred industries. Career Explorer matches the students data with current job openings. The feature was partially developed by PriceWaterhouseCoopers … Continue reading
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Top Executive MBA Programs –
The Wall Street Journal has a report on the top Executive MBA programs. Executive MBA programs are gaining in popularity as more people attempt to change careers. Wharton is one of the only EMBA programs that is similar to their MBA … Continue reading
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One Wire –
One Wire is a growing career site that matches applicants to employers. The number and quality of employers that use the services provided by One Wire is significant. One Wire makes it easy for applicants to set up a profile and … Continue reading
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Online Degrees –
Online programs have seen a spike in enrollment numbers and attention from prospective students. US News has an article regarding the recent attention that online programs are facing from regulators. The article is well written and provides a quick look … Continue reading
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College Campus Appeal –
An attractive college campus can help with recruiting new students. Forbes has an article and slideshow on the most beautiful college campuses. Some of the schools are familiar names like Stanfor, Princeton, and the University of Virginia. However, lesser know … Continue reading
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Fastest Growing Professions –
A recent Fortune article looks at the future job market and discusses the fastest growing professions. Increasing demand for health care services helped to place registered nurses at the top of the list. Also on the list were network and data anaylsts as … Continue reading
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B-Schools Build –
Top business schools are constructing new buildings and making their campuses more attractive to potential applicants. In addition, the modern campuses are helping to secure alumni funding and established professors. Donations to top business schools have not fallen in recent … Continue reading
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Executive MBA Referrals –
Executive MBA programs receive a high percentage of applications due to referrals. The EMBA Council reported that 31% of respondents listed an alumnus as the reason for the application in a 2009 survey. Programs are starting to offer greater incentives for referrals to encourage more alumni involvement. … Continue reading
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M.B.A. Applications Decline –
According to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), applications to M.B.A. programs have fallen 2% this year. This is the first decline in applications in several years and fewer foreign applicants are one of the reasons. Competition from international programs … Continue reading
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E-book Tips –
The Wall Street Journal had a great article by Brett Arends on whether or not E-books are worth the money. The article cites the costs of E-books in relation to the print version and the ability to view classics that are … Continue reading
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US News: National Liberal Arts Rankings –
The US News best colleges 2011 rankings were discussed in a previous post regarding national universities. The national liberal arts college rankings were also released by the US News. Three of the top five colleges are located in the state of Massachusetts. … Continue reading
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Fins Morning Coffee –
FINS is a great site by the Wall Street Journal that is for business career oriented individuals. The site is perfect for researching companies and searching for finance and accounting positions. One aspect of the site is the Morning Coffee … Continue reading
US News Rankings: National Universities –
The US News has released the much anticipated best colleges 2011 rankings. Harvard has recaptured the number one ranking and Princeton has fallen into second place. Yale still finished a very strong third with a score five points higher than number fourth … Continue reading
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