How to handle information overload...
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August 29, 2008 |
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There are ways to escape information overload.
The feeling of being buried by a constant deluge of information is becoming nearly universal. What is one to do about it? A few hints might be saying no more often to random impulses to check sources like email, mobile phones, instant messaging, Web sites, etc. Another way could be to go analog: choose to use a pen and a pad of paper vs. a...
A career in Marketing – where do y...
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November 1, 2007 |
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For those recent college graduates seeking opportunties in the growing field of Marketing, where should you start? First off, if you’re asking yourself that question after graduation, you are already in trouble; you should have done a few internships already. Second, since the field is becoming so specialized, you will need to have much clearer direction than even a few years ago...
Awesome News – Wired Cover Story o...
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November 26, 2006 |
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Bob Garfield’s December 2006 article is great and hits the mark. Consider this quote for a moment:
“Until about five minutes ago, remember, almost all video-entertainment content was produced and distributed by Hollywood. Period. That time is over. There was a time when advertisers could count on mass audiences for what Hollywood thought we should be watching on TV. That...
Take a Closer Look at the Value of an In...
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April 26, 2005 |
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Choice Between Summer Job, Internship Isn’t Always Clear
By ERIN WHITE Staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL April 26, 2005; Page B4
“Amid the mounting competition over summer internships, the traditional summer job has tumbled further down the prestige scale. College students, anxious about their career prospects, often assume any sort of corporate internship is better...
BusinessWeek: B-Schools For The 21st Cen...
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April 18, 2005 |
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From a recent editorial in April 18th edition:
“The market is sending a troubling message to America’s business schools. Falling applications, sliding enrollments, and declining selectivity all point to problems. The obvious culprit is the soaring price of tuition — up to $39,100 a year at Harvard B-School — at a time when starting MBA salaries have remained flat...
When Looking for a Job, Don’t Head...
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April 4, 2005 |
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Conventional wisdom says that father (and mother) knows best. In a recent WSJ column by Erin White, the results can be disastrous–for everyone. Article...
What is Driving a Student’s Need t...
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February 13, 2005 |
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College tuition costs skyrocketing and more debt financing is not best alternative
Job market becoming more competitive—only the most prepared will thrive
Professional experience—during college—expected to secure first job position
Students do not have clear and predictable means to line up right internships
Students – especially those majoring in liberal arts—do not have...
Is Our Current Academic Model Keeping Up...
We must prepare ourselves for the expanded role of media in society. Digital technology and broadband internet are transforming the way we create and consume information. High-speed “broadband” Internet connections, Webcasting, handheld digital video cameras, digital audio/video, affordable editing gear—even programs like PowerPoint—are turning people into publishers, able to...Connect With Us!
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