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Interview with Nino Ricci, Governor-General Award-Winning Author
That’s a picture of Neil Berrett, holding the cake he presented his boss. You probably can’t read it, but it’s his letter of resignation. It says:
“Dear Mr. Bowers - During the past three years, my tenure at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard has been nothing short of pure excitement, joy and whim. “However, I have decided to spend more time with my family and attend to health issues that have recently arisen. I am proud to have been part of such an outstanding team and I wish this organization only the finest in future endeavors.
“Please accept this cake as notification that I am leaving my position with NWT on March 27. Sincerely, W. Neil Berrett”.
Berrett posted the pic on Flickr, and got tons of support. And Mr. Bowers should even expect another cake soon - a commenter on the photo-sharing website claims he or she will be sending his or her CV via icing soon. Read more…
So we’re in a recession, and people keep losing their jobs. However it’s likely these people weren’t in any of these career categories. Check out a list of recession-proof careers:
FLINT, Mich., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ — The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has granted approval to Baker College to offer a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree. The program will begin spring 2008.
“We are gratified that several years of concentrated work have been acknowledged by the Higher Learning Commission,” said Dr. Michael Heberling, president of the Baker College Center for Graduate Studies. “The team that recently visited the graduate school was extremely positive about the quality of the proposal and also the quality of the faculty and staff who have been intricately involved in the development of the program.”
Consistent with Baker’s mission, the new doctoral program will serve the needs of working adults and help them advance their careers through quality graduate education.
“The new program is designed to graduate scholar practitioners who will set the standard for best practice and contribute to the solution of critical business and management problems through research, teaching and consulting,” said Dr. John Vinton, Baker College Center for Graduate Studies dean of doctoral studies.
Structured as a 3-year, 90 credit hours program, the DBA curriculum blends taught interdisciplinary content and research seminars with assessed scholarly and professional development activities organized around two portfolios, the Scholarly Activities Portfolio and the Professional Activities Portfolio. The program culminates in a research-based dissertation. Over the course of the program, students develop the capacity to work more independently and in more depth, moving from prescribed content in the first year of the program, to supervised activities in the second year, to independent research in an area of interest in the third year.
“Students will be encouraged to apply what they are learning to the work environment,” said Vinton. “We expect that the research they do for the program will have an immediate impact on their practice and the organizations they serve.”
Although the program is 100 percent online, students are required to attend at least one professional conference per year during their program of study. The annual Academy of Management meeting meets the program criteria, however students will be provided with an additional list of qualified conferences.
Baker students will learn from highly respected experts in their field and network with top professionals and peers from around the world.
“We have recruited outstanding faculty to teach and mentor Baker students,” said Vinton. “Our faculty includes highly experienced business leaders and managers as well as scholars who support our theory-to-practice approach.”
To gain admittance to Baker’s new Doctor of Business Administration program, an MBA or equivalent and a minimum of five years of professional experience in business or management is required. Applications will be accepted beginning February 2008. For additional information, please contact the Baker College Center for Graduate Studies admissions department at 800.469.3164, or send an e-mail to adm-ol@baker.edu.
Baker College Online and the Baker Center for Graduate Studies are part of Baker College, the largest private college in Michigan. Both are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Center for Graduate Studies is also accredited by the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). The Baker Online MBA program is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s usnews.com “E-Learning Online Graduate Programs: Business - Regionally Accredited Programs,” and has been ranked as one of the first established, largest and best value online MBA programs in the nation. Most recently, GetEducated.com has named the Baker Center for Graduate Studies as one of the Top 25 Best Buys in distance learning MBAs. Baker is the only college in Michigan to be included in the organization’s top best buys lists. Baker College is a non-profit higher education institution, serving more than 36,000 students on 12 campuses and in four satellite locations. As a career college, the Baker College system is proud to have achieved a graduate employment rate of 98 percent. Baker grants certificates and associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, health sciences, education and human services, and various technical fields, as well as a doctorate of business administration. For more information, please visit the Baker College Web site at www.baker.edu.
Oxford UK and Rotterdam NL (PRWEB) January 25, 2008 — A new survey of the ‘Digital Generation’ has been launched today by workplace experts Career Innovation in partnership with AIESEC, the world’s largest student-run organisation. The research will track people’s use of new technology, analyse their motivation and enable students to find out about careers that match their profile. It is based on young people’s increasing expectation that work should be fun as well as well-paid.
“This survey will help us to see the technologies our members are using, and will show us how we need to evolve as an organization to keep up with the digital generation,” says Emanuel Gavert, Global Networks Manager from AIESEC International. “The results will also give us insight in attracting more technical students into AIESEC.”
Developed by research and technology firm Career Innovation, the Digital Generation Survey will assess people’s use of technology for learning, working and leisure. This will allow universities, employers and technology companies to monitor trends in technology and make predictions about the future world of work.
“It is hard to judge how social networking, interactive games and the increasing portability of technology will affect the way we work” commented Jonathan Winter, Founder of Career Innovation, “But we can be sure of one thing – wherever young people set the pace on technology issues, employers will have to follow. So it is vital that employers and technology providers watch these trends closely.”
The survey analyses motivation by using models from the computer gaming industry. As a result, every respondent receives a personalised “fun profile” revealing where they get their energy, in work and leisure. It then provides example matches to specific jobs that might interest them, based on this profile.
By taking part participants will also be supporting two charities that help young people. Leading hotel group Marriott International has kindly agreed to donate $2 for every completed survey (up to the first 5,000 responses). Two IBLF charities will benefit equally: Youth Career Initiative and Digital Partnership.
The survey will be run amongst 25,000 AIESEC members across 100 countries during January and February 2008. The results are expected to be announced in Sao Paulo at the AIESEC International Congress, August 2008.
The Global Sponsors of the 2008 Digital Generation Survey are: Marriott International, UBS and Unilever.
About AIESEC – www.aiesec.org
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire - November 20, 2007) - Job seekers often postpone their search around the holidays, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, believing no one is hiring or holding interviews, reports ERE Media (http://www.ere.net), a community of recruiters around the world.
“The holidays are one of the better times of the year for job seekers to examine their career,” says Todd Raphael, ERE’s editor-in-chief. “With all that takes place around the holiday season, it’s a great chance for networking and meeting new people.”
ERE recommends several tips to help find a job during the holidays.
1. After Thanksgiving, Give Thanks. Send an email or holiday card to those people who have helped with your job search or those who have interviewed you. They will appreciate that you appreciate them, and will keep your name top of mind.
2. Spread the Love. Get involved in volunteering and you may meet people who will make great contacts for a future job. Contact the Boys & Girls Club (bcga.org), or Big Brothers/Big Sisters (bbbsa.org). Visit volunteermatch.org to see what’s available in your area.
3. ‘Tis the Season to Analyze Demographic Data. “The U.S. workforce is aging because birthrates aren’t what they used to be,” says Raphael. Industries like health care and education are likely to be strong for many years. There are also jobs available at lesser-known companies in growing sectors like transportation, energy, and defense.
4. Invest in Yourself. Take a professional development class. Check out blogs your friend or colleagues have mentioned. Learn some new industry buzzwords. Subscribe to a magazine that is on top of important trends.
5. Bring Joy to the World Wide Web. “Sharing your expertise on a blog, discussion group, or through a video on YouTube allows others, especially future employers, to see what you potentially have to offer,” says Raphael. “Many recruiters look on blogs to find out who knows their stuff.”
6. Take Advantage of Holiday Parties. If there’s a holiday party, whether personal or professional, accept the invitation. Make mention you’re looking for a job but be sure to also mention something about what you’ve accomplished in the past. You never know how family members, friends or colleagues may be able to help. Make yourself visible and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
About ERE Media
ERE Media, Inc. is the preeminent source of information and networking opportunities for recruiters and HR professionals on the Internet, in print, and at conferences. ERE provides information to over 40,000 active users through a series of free email newsletters, blogs, and direct networking opportunities. For more information, visit http://www.ere.net.
