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E-Reader Price Cuts –

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The iPad has driven down prices of e-readers that view the Apple product as competition.  Recently, Barnes & Noble lowered the price of Nook to $199  and a wifi only model to $149.  Almost immediately Amazon responded with a price cut on the … 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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Checking Out Schools –

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

When you want to check out a prospective school there are a number of ways to do research.  Some of the best ways are to speak to the students and check out their facilities.  A visit to the dining hall … 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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Congress To Tackle College Costs –

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Republican Senator Mike Enzi has written an article on the need for Congress to help lower the costs of education.  The article appears in Roll Call and it does a good job of framing the problem at hand.  The Wyoming … 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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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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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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Accelerated MBA Programs —

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Wall Street Journal took a look at accelerated MBA programs and provided a quick set of rankings.  Accelerated MBA programs are good for those who do not want to be out of the work force for two full years.  … Continue reading →

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Financial Times MBA Rankings —

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Financial Times came out with their MBA rankings earlier in the year.  However, if you are seriously considering an application to B-school they are worth reading.  Generally, the FT rankings are biased towards international programs.  Even with the bias … Continue reading →

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