The 2011 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity

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In the U.S., diversity typically equates to race and gender. Some people broaden the definition to include age now that we have four generations in the workplace. I would argue enlightened companies also include global diversity. They seek out candidates with diverse national backgrounds to bring new perspectives . . . → Read More: The 2011 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity

2010 Working Mother 100 Best Companies

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This list is not just for the ladies. Highlighting benefits like flex-time and on-site childcare applies to anyone seeking balance between their work life and personal life. As you're surveying the landscape for your U.S. job search, which companies on the Working Mother 100 Best Companies list fit with your values? . . . → Read More: 2010 Working Mother 100 Best Companies

Fortune Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For 2011

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I've heard stories about people new to the U.S. being amazed by the number of choices we have. From choosing a toothpaste to choosing a job, the vast number of options can leave you feeling overwhelmed and even frozen. That's why I advise students to begin with lists. Lists . . . → Read More: Fortune Magazine 100 Best Companies to Work For 2011

Everyone is telling you to network. Here’s how to start.

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As you're reading and getting advice on turning your MBA internship into an offer, I'm sure everyone always tells you to network. OK, understood, but how do you even begin? 

Small talk is a great way to start building relationships, and is something relatively unique to . . . → Read More: Everyone is telling you to network. Here’s how to start.

Act now. Two resources to help turn your internship into an offer.

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Summer travel has come to an end, and your attention turns to your internship. You're focused on doing a good job for the sake of doing a good job, but you're also looking ahead; your goal is to turn this internship into an offer. . . . → Read More: Act now. Two resources to help turn your internship into an offer.

Chinese Women Aspire to Top Jobs. Do you?

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Some of the most impressive people I’ve had the honor to work with through my MBA program and with MBA in the USA have been Chinese women. Their focus, drive, and analytical approach helped them land some of the most coveted internships and full-time job offers. 

In the . . . → Read More: Chinese Women Aspire to Top Jobs. Do you?