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 Senator is quick to point out that college costs since 1995 have risen at nearly triple the rate of inflation.  Roll Call is one of the best congressional news sources and frequently provides coverage of education related matters. 

To read the article in Roll Call, please click here:

http://www.rollcall.com/issues/55_140/ma_congressional_relations/46824-1.html

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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 and some have completely slashed summer programs.  The Journal article discusses undergraduate and graduate students that contacted firms and created their internships.

To read the Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703460404575244903412880836.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_careerjournal

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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 with graduates earning 90% of Harvard alumni.  The sample size is significant with data based on 23,000 MBA graduates from 45 top MBA programs.

To read the Businessweek article, please click here:

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/10/05/0524_mbapay/index.htm

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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 year students are of vital importance because they can lead to full time job offers.  When second year MBAs have full time offers in early fall it enables career centers to focus on helping other students complet their job search.

To read a related Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703880304575236501142415576.html?mod=WSJ_newsreel_careers

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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 advice on resume creation as well as cover letters.  They also have articles on salary negotiations and payscales.  The job sector research is a particular strong point for the site. 

To visit the WetFeet site, please click here:

http://www.wetfeet.com/

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America’s Best Prep Schools –

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Forbes has a special report on America’s Best Prep Schools that lists the top 20.  A few in the New York City area that should be ranked top 20 did not make the list.  However, it is still worth reading the report if you are considering a prep school for your child.

To read the Forbes special report, please click here:

http://www.forbes.com/2010/04/29/best-prep-schools-2010-opinions-private-education_land.html

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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 awarded every year and that number is likely to remain stable.  However, the demand for attorneys has dropped significantly and firm revenues are also in decline.  This is a good article to read for anyone that is considering attending law school. 

To read the Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704866204575224350917718446.html?mod=WSJ_Careers_CareerJournal_4

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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 on business fundamentals.  Core concepts are presented in a workout format with each session lasting only about 15 minutes.  A few of the topics covered are Strategy, Finance, Risk Management, and Private Equity.  One of the best features of the site is that it is totally free!

To visit the MBA Gym, please click here:

http://www.mbagym.com/

 

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MFA Rankings –

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Poets & Writers magazine have compiled their rankings of MFA programs.  The top 50 programs are listed and they provide a separate ranking for poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.  The University of Iowa top top honors and placed first in all three categories.  They came in second in career placement rank behind the University of Texas.  Texas also came in first in annual funding, total funding, and selectivity.  Texas finished in a tie for fourth place overall with the University of Massachusetts.

To view the Poets & Writers MFA Rankings, please click here:

http://www.pw.org/content/2010_mfa_rankings_top_fifty_0 

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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 the social sciences to business management.  Computer science has always been a strong topic for MIT and many courses can found with an easy search.  The courses are free and provide a strong educational resource for society.

To view the MIT Open Couseware website, please click here:

MIT Open Courseware

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MyMoney.Gov –

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

A good source of information on financial literacy is the www.mymoney.gov website.  They cover everything from buying a home to balancing a checkbook.  There is a link to order a free “My Money” toolkit and section for kids.

To view the site, please click on the attached link:

MyMoney.Gov

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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 Jobline

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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 out of the gate.  This is in no small part due to the timely release right before the holiday shopping season.  When e-readers come down in price to around $50 dollars they will be more widely accepted.  Spending a few hundred dollars on an e-reader for a school age children is not realistic for most family budgets.  There is also a post by Scott Anthony on the Harvard Business  blog that discusses the competition between Kindle and Nook that is worth reading.

To read the Harvard Business blog, please click here:

Harvard Business Blog

To view product information from Barnes & Noble, please click here:

Barnes & Noble

  

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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 which is gaining more attention from consumers.  It also doesn’t hurt that the holiday season is around the cornor and an attractive price in a down economy will  likely raise sales.

To read a related article, please click here:

http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/152839

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HomeSchool.Com –

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Homeschool.com is a must visit for those who are homeschooling or considering the option.  The site was founded by Rebecca Kochenderfer and is considered by many to be one of the best on the internet.  It provides links to free curriculum, disussion groups, forums, and countless articles.  Rebecca is also the author of “Homeschooling and Loving It!”

To view the site, please click here:

HomeSchool.com

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