Marketing the M.B.A. Degree to Nonbusiness Professionals
Harvard Business School is launching new program that aims to attract and lock in more liberal-arts candidates while they’re undergrads.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Sarah E. Needleman | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subject: Business School News
Pretty in Ink: Making a Resume Look as Appealing as the Content
Not all resumes are created equal. See why recruiters say eye-pleasing designs can help draw their interest away from the competition.
Content: Career Information | Author: Sarah E. Needleman | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subject: Resumes
Must-Reads for B-Schoolers Eyeing Careers on Wall Street
Search executive Danny Sarch, who specializes in recruiting financial-services professionals, offers a selection of books, plus a Web site and movie, for b-schoolers eyeing careers on Wall Street.
Content: Article | Author: Sarah E. Needleman | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subject: Career
Where to Look Online For High-Paying Jobs
Have your eye set on a six-figure salary? Use these tips to identify lucrative opportunities advertised on the Web.
Content: Career Information | Author: Sarah E. Needleman | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subjects: Job Search, Jobs – Recruiting / Staffing
How to Sharpen Your Aim When Job Hunting Online
Learn better ways to conduct your search in a roundup of tools and tips for finding work on the Web.
Content: Career Information | Author: Sarah E. Needleman | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subject: Job Search
One-Minute-Manager Guru On Leadership for M.B.A.s
Strong leadership skills are critical for M.B.A.s aiming to become top corporate managers. For insight on learning to lead, we spoke to Ken Blanchard, co-author with Spencer Johnson of “The One Minute Manager,” and more than 40 other business titles. Many of the principles in this book will be taught as part of a new 12-month executive M.B.A. program at the Ken Blanchard College of … [ Read more ]
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Sarah E. Needleman | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subject: Business School News
Why Sneaky Resume Tactics May No Longer Aid Job Hunters
New technology is making it tougher to artificially inflate a document’s exposure to recruiters. Plus, some techniques may now cause career damage.
Content: Career Information | Author: Sarah E. Needleman | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subject: Resumes
Ways to Find Recruiters Who Specialize in Your Niche
Here’s how to learn about search executives who work in your field so you can offer yourself as a candidate.
Content: Career Information | Author: Sarah E. Needleman | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subject: Jobs – Recruiting / Staffing
Job-Search Secrets For Hunting on the Web
Learn how to get better results when seeking opportunities online. A roundup of some lesser-known, but effective techniques.
Content: Career Information | Author: Sarah E. Needleman | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subject: Job Search
How to Write an Admissions Essay That Can Pave the Way to B-School
With applications on the rise, you’ll need to make a persuasive case to win over the gatekeepers at top graduate business programs.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Sarah E. Needleman | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subject: Getting In
A Job Hunter’s Guide To Recruiter Code Words
Are you a purple squirrel? Decoding search executives’ lingo can be key to your interview success.
Content: Career Information | Author: Sarah E. Needleman | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subject: Jobs – Recruiting / Staffing
Working With Executive Recruiters When Your Goal Is the CEO Suite
CareerJournal.com spoke to Stephen Mader, a vice chairman at executive-search firm Christian & Timbers, about tips for would-be CEOs on working with executive recruiters.
Content: Career Information | Author: Sarah E. Needleman | Source: “CareerJournal (WSJ)” | Subjects: Career Info, Jobs – Recruiting / Staffing