Why Teaching of Ethics Continues To Be Lacking at Business Schools
Business schools have struggled in the post-Enron era to incorporate more content related to ethics and social responsibility in their curricula. Many have added a stand-alone course on corporate responsibility, but some academics consider that insufficient. M.B.A. Track columnist Ron Alsop discussed the challenge recently with Craig Smith, senior fellow in marketing and ethics at London Business School and the academic leader on a project … [ Read more ]
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Ron Alsop | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Business School News
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
Schools Create Courses To Fit Employers’ Needs
As executive-education classes become almost commodities schools find it pays to offer companies customized programs on timely topics.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Ron Alsop | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subjects: Business School News, Executive Programs
American M.B.As. Flock to Asia To Acquire Overseas Experience
Business schools are catering to a growing number of U.S. students who see the region as crucial to their careers.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Cris Prystay | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subjects: Business School News, International MBA Issues
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
As Online Enrollment Soars, So Do Sham Degree Options
There are more programs now available, but not all are accredited.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Murray Coleman | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Online & Distance MBA
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
Stanford Works to Groom Future Business Leaders
Ron Alsop talks to a new director at the university about the growing emphasis on management in b-school curriculums.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Ron Alsop | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Business School News
A Memorable Cover Letter Will Boost Your Chances
When seeking to persuade employers you’re a worthy candidate try showing a little creativity using these tips. Plus, see a sample introductory letter.
Content: Career Information | Author: Arlene S. Hirsch | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Cover Letters
Strategies for Ensuring Long-Term Job Security
To avoid the heartbreak of being sacked, follow these 12 steps for building currency in the workplace.
Content: Article | Authors: Marshall Loeb, Richard C. Busse | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Career
B-Schoolers and Nonprofits Form Mutually Beneficial Relationships
An expanding list of schools are connecting M.B.A. students with nonprofit boards and planting the seeds for community service later in their careers.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Ron Alsop | 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
Economists Learn Matchmaker Role
A technique is being tested to better match job candidates and employers by weeding out those who aren’t serious prospects and homing in on those who are.
Content: Article | Author: Mark Whitehouse | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Economics
M.B.A. Programs Hone ‘Soft Skills’
Some business schools are devoting more time to topics such as teamwork leadership and communicating.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Phred Dvorak | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Business School News
Getting on the Fast Track to an Executive M.B.A.
Some business schools are switching to shorter, more flexible programs to appeal to busy managers and sponsoring companies that want to minimize time away from the office.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Ron Alsop | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subjects: Business School News, Executive Programs
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
Six Tips for Acing Your Year-End Review
Raises often are tied to performance, so it pays to prepare for your annual appraisal. Here’s how.
Content: Career Information | Author: Marshall Loeb | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Career Info
Survey: M.B.A.s Are The Biggest Cheaters
Many bschool students say they plagiarize copy classmates’ work and bring prohibited materials into exams, a survey shows.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Thomas Kostigen | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subjects: Business School News, Miscellaneous MBA-related Resources
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
One Size Fits All No Longer at Stanford
The business school plans to retool its M.B.A. curriculum to add more customization for the school’s increasingly diverse students.
Content: Prospective MBA Content | Author: Ron Alsop | Source: CareerJournal (WSJ) | Subject: Business School News