»June 15, 2009: Thinking About Getting Into Private Equity? Hear What Glocap Says About Hiring Trends and Salaries in PE
It s a given that the finance industry is not the easiest place to find a job at the moment. For our next MBA Podcaster story, we re investigating what kinds of salaries those few MBA grads lucky enough to land a job in investment banking, consulting, or private equity can command. How is the recession affecting MBA grads salaries in these sectors?Last week I talked with Brian Korb, a Partner ... ... (MORE)
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»June 2, 2009: Microsoft's 2nd Annual MBA Panel And We're Soliciting Questions from You!
Microsoft Corp. s Second Annual Business School Panel: "Standing Out Among the Outstanding: Recession, Competition, and Business School Admissions" Guests on this year s panel include:Cassandra Pittman Assistant Director of Marketing at INSEAD and responsible for MBA recruitment in North and South America Scott Shrum Director of MBA Admissions Research at Veritas Prep Barbara Thomas, ... ... (MORE)
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»May 27, 2009: Regional vs National MBA: The MBA Recruiters Weigh In
If you re considering an MBA school, should you shoot for the big names or stay regional? We re doing a show on that very question at MBA Podcaster. I ve been talking to folks at regional schools, but also to consultants.Recently, I talked with Caroline Ceniza-Levine and Connie Thanasoulis, Co-Founders of the recruiting firm SixFigureStart. It s a career coaching firm helping Gen Y students and... ... (MORE)
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)»May 22, 2009: 2009 Top 100 'Most Desired' Employers Chosen by MBA Grads
Universum s annual rankings are out on the Top 100 Companies that MBA grads long to work for. Who s who this year? Well, Google takes #1 spot as usual (3rd year in a row) but there have been some interesting shifts this year.First, the top 15:Google McKinsey & Company Bain & Company Goldman Sachs Apple Computer The Boston Consulting Group Walt Disney Nike J.P. Morgan Johnson & Johns... ... (MORE)
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»May 20, 2009: Talking to Tulane Business School about Regional MBA Programs vs Big Name Schools
Tulane is for students "who are bigger than themselves" -- especially in the wake of Hurricane Katrina s destruction. That s what Bill Hydrick tells MBA Podcaster during an interview for an upcoming show. Bill is Director of Media Services at Tulane. We re talking about the question potential MBA students might consider -- is it better to stay near home to pursue their business educat... ... (MORE)
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Currently playing: http://www.mbapodcaster.com/blog/2009/05/tulane-or-big-name-mba-school.html
»May 8, 2009: Summary of Free GMAT Classes That Are Currently Being Offered
Many test-prep companies these days are offering free sample GMAT classes. Take advantage of the offers, test out the various companies and find a teacher that really clicks with you.Here s a summary of the top companies offering free classes:1. ManhattanGMAT: http://www.manhattangmat.com/free-events-select-location.cfmFree class at many locations across the U.S. They also offer a free CAT, stu... ... (MORE)
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»May 6, 2009: Talking to Simon GSB at U. of Rochester re: Regional/Local MBA vs. Big Name MBA Programs
Ah the value of a small school! We re doing interviews for our show on MBAPodcaster.com to hear the cost/benefits of going to a regional business school versus the big name schools. Yet again, we hear that the personal attention students get at the smaller regional schools can outweigh the glitz of a big brand. This time it is Greg MacDonald, the Executive Director of Admissions at Simon Gradua... ... (MORE)
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»April 30, 2009: Regional B-School or Big Name MBA? Talking to Texas A&M
If you re thinking of applying to B-School right now -- and many more are these days, given the brutal economy -- are you considering going regional instead of opting for a big name school so you don t have to move or quit your job?That s the topic of a show we re working on at MBAPodcaster.com, and we ll be interviewing about ten people for the show. One of the first is Wendy Flynn, the Direct... ... (MORE)
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Currently playing: http://www.mbapodcaster.com/blog/2009/04/regional-b-school-or-big-name.html
»April 28, 2009: Best Business Schools: Whose graduates have the most debt? The least?
You probably already know the US News & World Report just issued their 2010 rankings for business schools but did you know they also measured the average debt load of the graduates from top schools around the country?This shouldn t make or a break a decision about where you go for your MBA but it is interesting to see the differences in debt, especially among the top 10 schools. One cause o... ... (MORE)
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»April 24, 2009: One Year MBA Programs: More Options Available to Shorten Your Time on Campus
Wouldn t it be great if you could get your MBA in one year instead of the traditional two years? You d save time, probably some money and get back to work faster. But before you decide, you should know a one-year MBA is not for everyone. Who is a good candidate for a one-year program? What do schools look for in a candidate that will make them successful? What s the difference between a one-yea... ... (MORE)
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