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The recession: blaming the business schools
in Sox First, on May 21, 2009
...lems with business schools is that they teach little in the way of self-awareness and most of their grads tend to be self-absorbed and ego driven. All that suggests is that some of courses need to be...
The Market for MBA Grads Tightens Up
in Biz Plan Hacks, on January 26, 2009
National Public Radio ran a story today on the job prospects for MBA graduates these days.
While it is harder to find a job than it used to be, many businesses evidently learned a lesson from the experience of the 2001 downturn. Back then, many financial institutions stopped hiring altogether. Th...
The Best Advice for Online Graduates
in The Online Universities Weblog, on December 10, 2008
...s tend to be anxious and excited about the new adventures that face them, but even the most capable grads can have a hard time adjusting to moving across the country alone, dealing with rejection on t...
Tsinghua University Comes of Age
in China Venture News, on July 17, 2008
...jing University, ranked second, with 507 of its alumni earning U.S. doctorates in 2006. UC Berkeley grads earned 427 doctorates in 2006. A listing of the top 50 schools in this category can be found ...
Gadget und Journalistenwerkzeug
in Daily Gadget, on June 24, 2008
Ist es ein Gadget, eine Arbeitserleichterung für Journalisten oder ein Geniestreich für alle? Der "Pulse Smartpen", ist ein Kugelschreiber, der das geschriebene Wort nicht vergisst - und selbst, was nicht geschrieben steht, kann per Ton aufgenommen und natürlich auch wiedergegeben werd...
Getting old
in The Parenting Weblog, on June 22, 2008
...dy have college students. We scheduled a family day on an athletic field at our old high school and grads piled out with their kids in tow for lunch, sports, a bounce house and socializing. My ten yea... ... college and buying all the things they'd need. But in general there were no worries since the concerns of undergrad life weren't known and high school was over. I think it was the last time I...
Scientific Jewelry
in Cool Picking, on April 25, 2008
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Two MIT grads have pulled me into their science-y accessories and generally gorgeous design elements! Inspired by things such as plant cells and radiolarians, these cute accessories pull fanta...
Why Go to College?
in The Universities Weblog, on April 22, 2008
...$21K a year. The diploma-but-no-college kids were making an average of $31K a year. And the college grads had an average income of $50K a year. It sounded more statistical than inspiring.
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Online MBA Applicants: Not Enough Experience?
in The Online Universities Weblog, on February 12, 2008
...ho has read my blog for any length of time knows that I am a huge proponent of the open enrollment concept by and large but I do not for a second believe that everything that is permissible is also be...
Pigged.us: Reviews About People
in Wangtam, on February 9, 2008
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- Pigged.us - Reviews About People
- Stanford Computer Science Grads Getting $95k Offers From Google
Your ebay alternative online auctions site. We offer you free auction listings, never a fina...
Not Built For Business: Are We The Greatest Generation?
in Businesspundit, on December 19, 2007
...act, I am a little disappointed that my fellow classmates need their diaper changed.
Young college grads with a dream of financial comfort may look first to untraditional options and exhausting their... ...pt our foolishness.
If you want to succeed, get an internship, get involved at school or stay late once in awhile at work. Get a sense for business and commitment. If not, please say you were born in...
Drexel Launches Unusual Online Degree in Professional Studies
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 30, 2007
...ow their new hires bring specific skills to the table. We'll see how these professional studies grads do outside of the classroom....
Did Zuckerberg Steal Facebook?
in Businesspundit, on November 28, 2007
...ses troubling questions about the ethics of this new billionaire.
The plaintiffs are three Harvard grads: Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, twin rowers currently training for the Beijing Olympics, and Di...
Make More with an Online Computer Science Degree
in The Online Universities Weblog, on October 10, 2007
...nal Association of Colleges and Employers (also noted by the Chronicle) found that computer-science grads saw their average starting salary offers grow by 4.5 percent last year alone. The new averag...
Pursue the Passion: A Life Journey
in Bizinformer, on September 6, 2007
...bout and decided to journey across country to find out. He, along with three other talented college grads, have set about doing just that - traveling the country, meeting, learning, experiencing what ...
College Grads See Higher Salaries This Year
in The Online Universities Weblog, on July 14, 2007
If you're looking for another reason to earn that online degree consider this: college graduates are seeing higher salaries this year. According to a new article from CNN Money, salaries are on the rise for graduates in all fields. Here's a blurb:
"Nearly nine out of 10 employers r...
Guide to Online MBA Degrees
in The Online Universities Weblog, on April 28, 2007
... The ever-so-popular online MBA degree is appealing to young college grads and business people eyeing promotions. But, how do you know if an online MBA is right for you? How do you choose a school? ...
Prodigal Sons
in Eagle Par Birdie, on February 12, 2007
...nday morning rabbits. And it was a terrible way to make a living.
On Sunday, two recent Nationwide grads made the top ten at the Pebble Beach AT&T Pro Am: John Mallinger who was on page one of ... ...9;s back, slimmed down and looking about 20 pounds lighter than last season.
And good on him.
But once again, it was the Nationwide Tour that deserves to take a bow. Or perhaps the PGA Tour for ha...
Spam poetry - true lovers only
in I got Spam?!, on February 5, 2007
...the trick.)
3 hand made silk ties
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4 out of 5 doctors recommend
5 financial tips for grads
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15 minutes of waiting and then
36 hours of pleasure!
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VW Seeks To Hook College Grads
in carzz.org, on January 25, 2007
" Was your first car a volkswagen ? Do you wish it had been? You can't turn back the clock. But you can help the first-time buyers in your life - your friends, your siblings, your kids - realize the dream. Because at Volkswagen Credit, we've designed a loan specifically to put ...
Your Internet computer becomes reality thanks to AJAX and youOS
in TJ's Weblog, on August 5, 2006
...ning somewhere in the vast unknown Internet.
YouOS is the fledgling startup of four recent college grads with a bit of angel funding. Its simplicity makes it a great demo. Anyone who logs on can inst... ...ears from now).
YouOS is cool - I hope it finds a parent company that s able to nurture the great concept and provides a revenue model.
(via Emergic.org )
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Earnings For College Graduates In A Slump
in The Universities Weblog, on July 25, 2006
... Ouch: wages are getting tighter, and college grads are feeling the pinch . Workers with college degrees are facing the largest wage slump in thirty years. Some blame President Bush for mismanaging...
Despite Slow Market, J-School Programs Proliferating
in The Universities Weblog, on July 24, 2006
...nymore. As papers scale back operations and reduce staff, fewer jobs are available for new J-school grads. But several colleges, as this InsideHigherEd.com article describes , are introducing journal... .... But several colleges, as this InsideHigherEd.com article describes , are introducing journalism concentrations for students who want a writing-intensive major and who seek a deeper understanding of...
College Grads Struggle To Find Jobs In Their Fields
in The Universities Weblog, on July 18, 2006
... experiences like these.
Perhaps the aforementioned jobs are a bit extreme, but many, many college grads are frustrated with the dearth of opportunities in their field of interest.
Lorraine Espir...
College students bootstrap for summer
in BootStrapMe, on June 12, 2006
Check out this article in the Southeast Missourian about mid-western college students turning to entrepreneurship as a way of getting summer work. Notice that in both cases these business models follow the bootstrapping credo, depending on a simple service approach and by definition are...
CELEBRITY'S COMMENCEMENT COMMENTS
in The Celebrities Weblog, on June 12, 2006
...39;re really unlucky, your school might even draw a visit from the President.
Lately though, some grads have lucked out and been treated to a commencement address by a Hollywood celebrity.
The like...
Other Voices: Links for 5/26/06
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 26, 2006
...5. Are YOU the Joneses ?
6. Yesterday I talked about my skepticism at the thought that Ivy League grads ended up at the same economic level as other graduates, because they start out far ahead upon ... ... your head's already off to Memorial Day weekend, but here's some reading if you can't concentrate but still have to sit there as if you're working...
1. You're getting a break on...
Social Enterprise roundup
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 6, 2006
...eing encouraged to adopt hybrid business models to ensure their own sustainability.
*Two Harvard grads are planning to convert yak down fiber into high quality yarn .
*The Guardian profiles 10...
Career Outlook For College Students Grows Brighter
in The Universities Weblog, on April 5, 2006
... Good news for soon-to-be graduates: the job market is looking up for college grads.
Career Builder's annual survey showed much brighter prospects and opportunities waiting for college gradua...
Do the Ivies Pay Off?
in The Universities Weblog, on April 3, 2006
...ed in a new Washington Post article . Graduates of state universities can earn just as much as Ivy grads. Take that, Harvard. Of course, such a study equates "success" with income. If that&...
MBA Grads Once Again Seeking Fortune in Silicon Valley
in The Universities Weblog, on January 12, 2006
...mber the dot-com boom? Of course you do. You probably also remember the bust.
Well, intrepid MBA grads are beginning to return to the scene of the crime, namely California's Silicon Valley. J...
How to Find a Job Using LinkedIn
in The Social Networking Weblog, on December 5, 2005
A new grad sent an inquiry about using LinkedIn in her job search, to a LinkedIn user email group: here's my answer to her. The fact is that a social networking site like LinkedIn can be tremendously useful to a job-seeker, but like the Cat in the Hat said, "You have to know how." Her...
MBA Grads Finding More Jobs
in The Universities Weblog, on May 27, 2005
...First, the good news: Half of this year's MBA grads found jobs , up from 42 percent last year. Now, the bad news: Half didn't.
But let's focus on the positive. Companies are hiring more ...
College Grads Face Better Job Prospects This Year
in The Universities Weblog, on May 9, 2005
According to a new study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers ( NACE ), the hiring of new college graduates should increase 13 percent over last year. To wit:
Overall, 61.4 percent of respondents expect to hire more new college graduates in 2004-05 than they hired in 2003-04. [....
Online Law School Grads Helped By Texas Bill
in The Online Universities Weblog, on March 8, 2005
I believe I noted this elsewhere before, but worth bringing to attention again. From the Chronicle of Higher Education ...
A bill working its way through the Texas legislature could give graduates of online law schools more opportunities to practice law. The American Bar Association (ABA) has so...
Online law grads seek Texas bar exam
in The Online Universities Weblog, on February 27, 2005
...At the New York Lawyer , this story about distance learning law grads seeking to take the Texas bar exam.
The debate over whether graduates of distance-learning law schools should be allowed to ta...
Major Companies Still See Green, But Less Ivy
in The Universities Weblog, on January 14, 2005
...imply chase money. And third, which kind of contradicts point two, the author contends that top Ivy grads might eschew the Fortune 100 in favor of well-paying consulting jobs or positions with investm...
The Education Crisis
in The Online Universities Weblog, on December 29, 2004
...neering degrees to overall degrees in America was down 31 percent from 1966. The 59,258 engineering grads represent only 4.7 percent of the total degrees awarded in 2001; between 1966 and 1985, engine...
College Seniors Will Find Favorable Job Market
in The Universities Weblog, on November 16, 2004
...nd Employers. Seven out of 10 employers said they expected to increase salary offers to new college grads, according to the survey released late last week, with an average increase of 3.7 percent.
F... ...Our long national nightmare seems to be over: Graduating college students will once again find jobs.
Spurred by a growing economy, recruiters are returning to campus looking for talent. Over the pas...
Fast track business degrees
in The Online Universities Weblog, on November 2, 2004
...ground running, with concrete skills for real IT work. And they often don't see that in college grads, who typically require on-the-job training or additional certification from vocational technic...
B-Level B-School Grads Face Uphill Battle
in The Universities Weblog, on April 26, 2004
In a tough economic climate, even graduates of elite Business Schools may be hard pressed to find jobs. Dip into the second or third tier of B-schools, and the picture is far less rosy.
A New York Times piece sheds light on the MBA Consortium, a group of 16 B-schools that have joined fo...
Are Harvard MBAs Better?
in Businesspundit, on October 5, 2003
... This article from Forbes asks the question "do Harvard grads run companies better?"
Harvard business school prides itself on graduates who go on to become successful leaders of ...