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Washington, D.C. is synonymous with government in the United States, but you don't have to head to the Capitol to pursue a career in government. The public sector has long provided stable work in a wide range of fields, in nearly every corner of the nation. Civil servants are responsible for everything from...
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Strategy consulting only represents one slice of the larger consulting pie. If you're technically inclined, love designing computer systems and applications, and want to explore the business problems behind your work, information technology consulting might be for you. It's a functional specialty that is...
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Insurance may not be the glitziest industry around, but it abounds in job possibilities. From actuarial, claims, and risk management to sales and information technology, there's a wide variety of berths for job seekers from all backgrounds. It's an industry that's changing and growing-and aggressively...
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A.G. Edwards, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, Vanguard. They're all respected names in financial services, but which of these or the other top financial conglomerates is the right place for you to launch or pursue your career? Most offer a wide range of career options-from trading to...
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Want to work for a top consulting firm? Welcome to the club: Consulting firms have traditionally been among the largest employers of the best and brightest MBA and college graduates. You'll need to work hard to land that plum position. And how will you know which firm is right for you? They're not all the same,...
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You're in for an exciting ride: If you're a non-U.S. citizen who's just been accepted to or recently enrolled in a U.S. business school, you're holding the right guide in your hands. Many international MBA candidates offer in-demand qualities to potential employers, but they face particularly tough challenges...
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Long considered a support role, the field of human resources is taking on an increasingly strategic dimension in the business world as managers recognize employees as a source of competitive advantage. Indeed, companies of all kinds have learned that building strong corporate cultures and creating supportive...
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Not everyone can be a rock star, movie star, or NBA all-star, but not everyone wants to. Still, it's possible to bask in a bit of the limelight while working in positions that require traditional business expertise: finance, marketing, development, and more. But with the status of these jobs comes competition:...
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Toothpaste, cereal, shoes, soap. From the time we wake up every morning to the time we go to sleep each night, most of us use a variety of consumer products throughout the day-they're an essential and inescapable part of our lives, and it's hard to imagine a world without them. But it's not hard to imagine that...
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The behind-the-scenes analysis that produces usable statistics is vital to making crucial business decisions. And the people who conduct it--statisticians--are in high demand