How to Overcome a Mediocre GPA
Summary: Learn how to market yourself to employers and minimize the impact of a low GPA. Question: I am a student at Cornell University who is…
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How to Land a Job with a Top Consulting Firm
Summary: In this Q&A article, advice is given about how to land a job with a top consulting firm. Question: I'm an M.B.A. student wondering…
Contracting vs Consulting
If you need more career flexibility, independence, and variety than a traditional job affords, contracting and consulting are viable options in this fluid job market. Which is best for you?
How to Get into the Media and Entertainment Business: A Guide for Business School Graduates and Students
Few industries are held in as much awe or contempt as the media and entertainment (M&E) industry. Learn how to get a job in this industry.
Transitions: Movin’ Out, Movin’ Up
We start learning about transitions as soon as we set foot into school. Winter changes into spring, cocoons open up, and before you know it--the…
New Study Suggests HR Departments Not Prepared For 2011
A somewhat alarming study conducted by Bersin & Asssociates, a human resources consulting firm, says that several HR organizations do not have the proper skill-set…
PriceWaterhouseCoopers announces 500 Layoffs In Tampa Offices
Consulting and accounting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers has announced a staggering 500 layoffs of its in-house information technology employees. The layoffs will mostly come from its Florida…
Feds To Revamp Hiring Procedures
Did you know that many prospective federal employees hire consultants to guide them through the application process? There has been a series of changes in…
Accenture Cutting Hundreds of Executive Positions
Tech consulting giant Accenture is cutting jobs, including 7% of its senior executives. The firm has 4,800 senior executives, and expects to let go at…
IMS Health to Cut 850 Jobs
IMS Health will cut 850 jobs in the wake of a 19% drop in profits for Q2 2009. The cuts will include both layoffs and…