The job market for MBAs is improving but it still has not returned to pre-recession levels. Career centers are reporting higher starting salaries for the class of 2010 and a slightly higher placement rate than in 2009. However, these numbers are still significantly lower than earlier years. Recently, the Wall Street Journal interviewed MBA career service directors regarding the current job market.
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James Sutliff
The Wall Street Journal Education Program allows students to order the Journal print and online editions at significant discounts. The WSJ makes it easy to sign up for a student subscription and they also include the Saturday weekend edition. The student journal is appropriate for college as well as graduate school students.
To visit the Wall Street Journal Student site, please click here:
Jim Sutliff
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal provides advice to job seekers on finding unadvertised positions. According to the founder of CollegeRecruiter.com, over 80% of job openings are not listed. The article mentions that research and networking skills are the best assets for a job seeker in this environment. Some research methods include tracking journals, restructuring announcements, and analysts reports.
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James Sutliff
Treasury Direct Kids is a great site that teaches financial literacy and the basics of government finances. The site provides financial literacy lessons, money and math games, as well as informational links. Kids can visit the site and learn all about bonds, the history of U.S. Debt, and the value of saving. Treasury Direct Kids is a product of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Bureau of the Public Debt.
To visit the Treasury Direct Kids site, please click here:
http://www.treasurydirect.gov/kids/kids.htm
Jim Sutliff
The management innovation contest is a joint effort of the Management Innovation Exchange and HCL Technologies. Participants must be current Masters or Doctoral business students. The deadine for submissions is February 28th and the finalists will be announced by April 15th.
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To visit the contest site, please click here:
http://www.managementexchange.com/M-Prize/MBA-M-Prize
Jim Sutliff
A recent report by a Harvard University professor concluded that the federal government should be actively involved in the process of gathering and distributing information related to higher education. The report details the amount of involvement and makes sound suggestions on how to correct the current situation. US News has commentary on the report that is also sound and logical.
To read the US News commentary, please click here:
To read the Brookings report, please click here:
http://www.brookings.edu/papers/2010/12_higher_ed_long.aspx
James Sutliff
Bloomberg Businessweek has released more information regarding their MBA rankings. The interactive tables published on Novemebr 11th include an index number for each program. The index number can help readers determine the actual distance between two ranked programs. For example, the difference between number ten Sloan (81.3) and number 11 Darden (81) is very slight.
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To visit the interactive rankings table on Businessweek, please click here:
http://www.businessweek.com/interactive_reports/bs_2010_US_FTMBA_TAB_1111.html
Jim Sutliff
MBA applicants should pay a visit to the business school section on Bloomberg Businessweek. Businessweek provides a great deal more than just school rankings and employment statistics. MBA applicants can find articles on application essays, admission committee interviews, MBA journals, and more valuable application specific content.
To visit the Businessweek Business School site, please click here:
http://www.businessweek.com/business-schools/
James Sutliff
US News has an article and slideshow on 10 great college towns. They range in size from big cities like Austin and Boston to smaller towns like Berkeley and Amherst. Also on the list were Ann Arbor, Chapel Hill, and Anthens Georgia.
To read the US News article, please click here:
http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/slideshows/10-great-college-towns/
Jim Sutliff
The Rankings & Research on US News provides statistics on schools, products and even the United States Congress. Congress Tracker on US News has information and articles on politics and policy from Republican and Democratic perspectives. There is also a tool to locate members of Congress, Congressional committee information, and fundraising data. The site is a valuable tool for any civics class.
To visit the Congress Tracker on US News, please click here:
http://politics.usnews.com/congress
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The B-School Bulletin has news and notes on business school related topics. The bulletin appears on the Wall Street Journal site on the education and careers links. Recent entries include a $25 off GMAT offer, and news relating to Insead, UCLA, and Emory.
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Jim Sutliff
MBA placement rates are starting to rebound after a couple of poor recruiting cycles. Top schools are reporting a slight increase in salaries and a higher percentage of recent graduates employed within 3 months of graduation. The recent uptick in hiring is still below 2006 levels and lacks the pre-recession signing bonuses.
To read a related Bloomberg Businessweek article, please click here:
http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/nov2010/bs2010114_039499.htm
James Sutliff
The Office of Domestic Finance is a great resource for information on financial education. The site provides links and descriptions of financial education resources that range from curricula and programs to other resource centers. The Office of Comptroller of the Currency and the Office of Thrift Supervision are only two examples of resource centers that can be found of the site. One great site that was listed for kids to learn financial literacy is the H.I.P. Pocket Change provided by the U.S. Mint.
To visit the Office of Domestic Finance site, please click here:
To visit the H.I.P. Pocket Change site, please click here:
Jim Sutliff
Part-time MBA programs are growing in popularity as candidates look to change careers. Also, part-time programs tend to be easier to gain admission to than their full-time counterparts. Businessweek has rankings for part-time MBA programs which provide a great deal of information on admissions. The rankings include statistics for average GMAT, postgraduate work experience, and class profile.
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James Sutliff
Unlike some grad school applications, MBA applications are more than a GPA and a standardized test score. Each portion of an MBA application can make the difference in the admissions process. Businessweek has a special report that every potential MBA applicant should read before finalizing their application. The report discusses extracurriculars, recommedations, and the interview process.
To read the Businessweek special report, please click here:
http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/special_reports/20100122bschool_app.htm
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