We’re often drawn into discussions about how to find a better job and the various processes that everyone likes to point to - social networking, niche job boards, using head hunters, referral programs, etc. And while each of those approaches can be effective, the best way to ensure that you are able to find and […]

I recently came across a Career Journal article titled Why Teaching of Ethics Continues to be Lacking at Business Schools. Kind of boring, right? I’m not trying to take anything away from the Journal or the article’s author. I mean, there’s only so much you can write about employment issues - just ask Mick, he’ll […]

I think the common answer to this question is Business and I understand the logic behind it. If you’re starting a business, what better major to pursue than Business, right? I’m not so sure. There is certainly validity to that approach and many Business majors have gone on to become successful entrepreneurs. But I think […]

A recent post from Money, Matter, and More Musings discusses the idea that Education is a Great Economic Leveler. Basically, the idea is that children from disparate economic backgrounds, if given the same educational opportunities, have similar future opportunities for financial and career success. My wife is a public school teacher in a nationally-recognized school […]

The problems that plague the American educational system are far too numerous and far too complex to completely address in this article. Rather, we will take a brief look at No Child Left Behind, its failings, and some new proposals that may help to improve the deteriorating situation in our public schools. As a few […]

There was a recent AP article discussing the investments that colleges and universities are making into programs designed to help college students choose their majors and stick with them. One of the primary reasons for the increased focus on major commitments is that students with undeclared or undecided majors are more likely to drop out […]

For the purposes of this discussion, I’m going to lump co-ops, externships, apprenticeships, and all other forms of temporary employment coordinated through an educational institution under the generic term internship. For a detailed explanation of the different types of internships and what to expect from each, I highly recommend this article at CampusCareerCenter.com. Practically every […]