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Friday August 15, 2008

Finding a Career in Finance

John McE


As a career, finance is a popular choice. The pay is good and there is a wide range of career choices, from accounting to banking. An understanding of business is important, of course, but what else do you need to secure a great job in Finance?
 
 
Monday August 11, 2008

Good Questions to Ask at an Interview

Catherine Jones


Most interviewees focus only on what job interview questions they will be asked and what answers they should give. Few give enough attention to what questions they should ask of their interviewer(s)
 
 
Friday August 8, 2008

Top Five Myths About China

Rosalyn Pan


On the occasion of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, here are a few of the most common misconceptions about China
 
 
Wednesday August 6, 2008

The Dilemma of an American Wedding Part II: A Little Black Dress

Aman Singh


A follow-up to one Indian immigrant’s predicament with choosing and finding the right balance between the cultural heritage of her homeland and the country she now calls home
 
 
Monday August 4, 2008

Schmooze With Power Players

Theron Nolen


Networking is essential to climbing up the corporate ladder. Here are few ways to schmooze your way into the position you deserve
 
 
Friday August 1, 2008

Writing a Great Resume Objective

Jason Kay


It's the first thing potential employers read, and it can set the tone for your entire resume. The objective you list on your resume can make the difference between "keep reading" and "toss it" in the minds of hiring managers, so it's worth your time and attention
 
 
Wednesday July 30, 2008

Ascend Launches Inaugural National Convention at The Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City

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Convention participants will engage over two-and-a-half days learning and discussing the framework for business success through knowledge capital, leadership expansion, and relationship development
 
 
Monday July 28, 2008

Business Formal for Indian Women—Stick With Tradition

Aman Singh


There is no doubt that India will continue to undergo tremendous change. With that change, a newly minted professional class, particularly women, are finding themselves as unlikely pioneers in the effort to try to reconcile traditional Indian dress with the dress of western corporate culture
 
 
Wednesday July 23, 2008

Everything You Need to Know About the Initial Phone Interview

Mark McCormick


The initial phone interview has become a fairly recent development in the job interview process. Here are a few tips to help ease your way into the actual interview
 
 
Monday July 21, 2008

Diversity is More Than Skin Deep

Warren Birge & Deborah Dorsett


By embracing the emotional diversity within the organization instead of attempting to quell it, employees communicate more effectively, accept divergent viewpoints and are able to truly pull together as a high-performing team
 
 
Friday July 18, 2008

How to Answer Popular Job Interview Questions

Catherine Jones


Every kind of organization – no matter its size, no matter its type – has one thing in common – and that is the set of standard job interview questions its management ask interview candidates
 
 
Wednesday July 16, 2008

An Indian Love marriage—Side Effect of Progress?

Aman Singh


This week in our examination of India's cultural revolution, we take a look at the ramifications modernization is having on one of India's most sacred and traditional of institutions. That is to say, an Indian wedding
 
 
Monday July 14, 2008

Five Tips to Fitting in on Your New Job

Marcia Robinson


So you have landed a new job and are anxious to get started building your career at the new company. Once you get over your new employee fears and get oriented in your new space, you will find it takes more than smiles and kind words to fit in
 
 
Friday July 11, 2008

Five Recession-Proof Careers for a Tight Economy

Kelli Smith


Five key industries that are flourishing despite a slowing economy
 
 
Wednesday July 9, 2008

The Corner Shop vs. the Shopping Mall

Aman Singh


This week in our introspective on India’s cultural revolution, we take a look at the evolution of India’s retail industry and the emergence of western-style malls and shops catering to a newly rich and consumer-driven class of Indians
 
 
Tuesday July 8, 2008

Never Write a 'Thank You' Letter Again!

Perry Maisin


The next time someone reminds you to send out a thank you letter after an interview, just say, “Thanks.” Then, write your Post Interview Letter
 
 
Monday July 7, 2008

The Most Important Interview Question You Will Ask

Perry Maisin


Your interview is ending, and there is a pause. The interviewer looks at you and asks, "So, do you have any questions for me?" What will be your response?
 
 
Tuesday July 1, 2008

Do Nice Employees Finish Last?

Kelli Smith


It's an age-old question that comes in many forms. Do nice employees finish last? Is it better to be feared than loved? Does the squeaky wheel really get the grease?
 
 
Friday June 27, 2008

Then & Now: The Emergence of Cultural Sensitivity in the Workplace

Sandra Lee


In the early 1980s, cultural sensitivity in the workplace was a strange notion. Women and minorities did not have formidable diversity departments standing behind them, and many dealt with open hostility and condescension on a daily basis. Jeannie Diefenderfer was one of them
 
 
Wednesday June 25, 2008

For India, Love Remains a Private Affair

Aman Singh


This week in our series examining the cultural revolution occurring in India, we take a look at the friction point between western cultural influence and that which is native to India in the form of what Indians are now choosing to celebrate
 
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