Career Information and Advice for Business ProfessionalsBy Karen Schweitzer, About.com Guide to Business SchoolGetting the perfect job after business school can be difficult. You have to deal with internships, recruiters, resumes, job interviews, contract negotiations...the list goes on and on. Then, once you get the job, there is your performance to consider. It's enough to overwhelm anybody. That's why it is always a good idea to seek out as much information and advice as possible. The career resources here will not only help you land a job, but will also help you climb the corporate ladder all the way to the top.
InternshipsIn or out of school, internships can give you valuable hands-on experience that can't be obtained anywhere else. Internships also give you a chance to try out your business specialization or a particular industry before you make any formal commitments. If you're lucky, you may even get a job offer out of the deal. More than 50 percent of employers lay a full-time job offer on the table when the internship comes to an end. Of course, you'll have to work hard and prepare for the position just like you would prepare for anything else. Here are a few resources that may help.
Job ProfilesChoosing a career can be tricky. Every job is different, and each comes with its own set of pros and cons. If you know you want to work in business, but you aren't sure what type of job you want, check out this collection of job profiles. Each profile includes pertinent information about the job's salary range, required education, economic outlook, and more.
Finding a JobIf you have completed your business school education and are looking for a job, this section should be one of your first stops. Here you will find specialized tips for business graduates, general job search information, salary negotiation guides, and much more.How to Find a JobTop Job Search SitesSearch Millions of JobsTop 10 Jobs for People PeopleTop 10 Jobs for Type A PersonalitiesDeducting Job Search ExpensesRelocating for a JobCost of Living CalculatorJob Assessor ToolHow to Evaluate a Job OfferSalary Comparison ToolGuide to Your CareerEscape the Mid-Career DoldrumsHer Corner OfficeResumes and Cover LettersResumes are the key to getting a good job in the business world. A polished resume that clearly illustrates your value will stand out and give employers a reason to call you. Not sure where to start? The following resume writing resources will help.How to Write an Effective ResumeResume Writing TipsResume Mistakes to AvoidSample Resume (Before and After)How to Write an Effective Cover LetterCareer ReferencesIn the competitive world of business, a career reference can make or break a jobseeker's chances. See what a good career reference looks like and get tips on writing and requesting recommendation letters here.What is a Career Reference?Requesting Recommendation LettersWriting Recommendation LettersIs it Ok to Lie?Thanking a RecommenderSample Career Reference 1Sample Career Reference 2Sample Career Reference 3Job InterviewsJob interviews can be stress inducing. But they don't have to be. With the right amount of preparation, you can get through your next job interview without breaking a sweat.Common Job Interview QuestionsRecruiting Interviews-What to ExpectGroup InterviewsSuccess in 30 SecondsHow to Dress for an InterviewThanking Your InterviewerEffective LeadershipLeading an entire team or company isn't easy. You must be an effective leader if you want others to follow. You can brush up on what you already know and acquire new leadership skills with the following books and articles.How to Delegate ResponsibilityRemarkable LeadershipThe Hybrid LeaderTrust: The Secret Weapon of Effective Business LeadersBhagavad Gita on Effective LeadershipUnleashed!Strategic HiringThe Definitive DruckerWhy Should the Boss Listen to You?The Leadership ExperienceTribal LeadershipBusiness Wisdom for Entrepreneurs and ManagersA good book can inspire you to go in directions you never dreamed. The following books provide invaluable business wisdom for entrepreneurs, managers, and other business professionals.Next Now: Trends for the FutureLies Start-ups Tell Themselves to Avoid MarketingThe Inside AdvantagePredicting TechnologyBlind SpotsHow You Leave Them FeelingPassion at WorkAlice in Corporate WonderlandToday's Newspaper Wraps Tomorrow's FishPresenting LearningWhat Made Jack Welch Jack WelchWe - The Ideal Customer RelationshipKeep Swinging - An Entrepreneur's StoryGravitational MarketingPrepare to Be a MillionaireAccidental BrandingJacked Up - Inside Story of Jack WelchTrendspotting for the Next DecadeAdvice from Business ProfessionalsAre you interested in hearing what other business professionals think about leadership, hiring, sales, marketing, and other business principles? Look no further than the links below.Corporate Culture- Interview with RT Talasek Leadership- Interview with Trudy Bourgeois Achieving Success- Interview with Claudia Shelton Get the Boss to Listen to You- Interview with Jim LukaszewskiThe First 30 DaysHow to Raise Capital for Start-Ups and Other Business VenturesSales Tools and TechniquesSelling is the root of any business. If you are looking for sage advice or techniques that you can implement today, check out these books on sales and marketing.SalesBURST!!Masters of Sales100 Greatest Sales Tips of All TimeIcebreakersIcebreakers or icebreaker games are a great way to start off a meeting or seminar. The following provide step-by-step instructions for group icebreakers and tips on how to create your own icebreaker games.Icebreaker Do's and Don'tsIcebreaker Games for Small GroupsIcebreaker Games for Large GroupsTop 3 Icebreaker Games for GroupsTalkshow IcebreakerToitlet Paper Icebreaker Teamwork IcebreakerBall Game IcebreakerTeam Building IcebreakerIcebreaker Game Index