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In today's fast-paced workplace, where nearly all business functions use some form of computer technology, you can no longer rely on either technical skills or business acuity to get the job you want -- rather, you need a combination of the two. So if you have a technical background and earn an M.B.A., or already have an M.B.A. and build on your technical skills,...
Internships can make all the difference in getting started on a new career. And in today's business environment, they are no longer just for college students. Whether you're in college, just graduated or are about to make a career change, an internship may be a good way to find out if your chosen field is the right one for you.
Internships are important for many...
As concern grows over the shortage of qualified IT workers, companies are stepping up initiatives to find candidates to fill open jobs. The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA), a nonprofit organization based in Arlington, Virginia, has developed a program to create more job opportunities for minority students to help companies overcome this worker...
The reasons for going back to school aren't necessarily monetary. While a master's degree will most likely earn you a better position and higher salary in the long term, you may have to settle for the satisfaction of expanding your knowledge and skills -- at least in the short term.
Going Back to School
Some of the more common reasons people return to school for...
You may or may not realize that internships have become almost essential credentials on your resume. If not, you should know that since 1979, the number of students with internships at graduation has grown from one in 36 to one in three.
Why Are Internships So Popular and Important Today?
As a co-founder and manager of one popular job information site reported, "...
Speaking with recent graduates, one would come to believe that science majors have only two available routes: lab work or medical school. The truth is that some of the fastest-growing areas for recent science graduates have been outside the lab, particularly in computer and business-related positions.
Many companies are seeking individuals to test either general or...
A common misconception among college students is that a career begins when college ends. This belief often limits both the quantity and quality of opportunities available to a new graduate. Today's hiring managers are looking for graduates with experience in addition to a college education. In order to meet this need, you can begin your career navigation strategy...
With all the demands that today's business executives face, there is one crucial part of good management they cannot afford to overlook - planning for their own replacement. Succession planning, experts advise, is more important than ever to companies and individual executives in this tight employment market.
According to Karen Rubenstrunk, senior vice president of...
As a potential executive search candidate, you need to learn some of the new rules for dealing with executive search firms. If you understand the way they operate, you will have realistic expectations and gain more control over the entire search process. Following is a brief overview:
Learn How Recruiters Work
There are two types of recruiters: contingency and...
"I am happy to talk with you, as long as it is absolutely clear that I do not want to be named or identified in any way. I prefer to stay in the background." We met this comment, or words to this effect, every time we introduced ourselves to women executives contacted for this article.
This presented something of a dilemma. On one hand, individuals were very...
The Internet has transformed the U.S. economy. Its incredible reach allows pure Internet companies to speak to the masses while maintaining a low-margin business. And from the consumer perspective, accessibility of such detailed information offers great value in time savings and convenience, not to mention discounted prices. Nevertheless, let's face it --...
Study after study, article after article, book after book, all indicate that there are five major human capital management challenges facing corporations as they begin the new millennium.
1st -- Retention
The first concern is how to retain current talent and develop it to meet present and future business challenges. Turnover of middle and upper management in all...
Acquiring the following ten leadership skills will allow you to become the kind of leader you have always wanted to be -- one who instills trust and a sense of purpose in followers, empowering them to do their best and urging them on to become their greatest.
Truly great leaders have:
1. A strongly defined sense of purpose: The hallmark of an effective leader is...
"When he was younger, we called our huntin' dog 'employee' because he was always enthusiastic and ready to go out under any condition and chase birds. Now we call him 'manager' because all he wants to do is sit on his tail, bark and point."
-- Old Southern Joke
Great news for middle managers! Your skills are in back in demand. The era of cutting management...
A manager wears many hats -- mentor, motivator, disciplinarian, strategist, team CFO. While there are many competent managers, it is rare to find one who truly takes time to tune in to each team member and directly appeal to that individual's communication style. And the ones who do are extraordinarily successful.
'There's nothing so unequal as the equal treatment...
