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		<title>Business School Majors Enjoying an Increase in Employment Opportunities</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/03/11/business-school-majors-enjoying-an-increase-in-employment-opportunities/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The recession certainly took its toll on business majors over the past couple of years. But, according to an article in the New York Times, it looks like things may finally be starting to look up. In fact, the article reports that a growing number of banks are approving hiring this year and are looking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Value Of A College Degree In Today&#8217;s Job Market</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/25/college-degree/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Does a college degree stand between you and a pink slip?   Just look at the data:  in the last months of 2009, unemployment for high school dropouts surged from 8% to 15.5%.  In the exact same period, the unemployment stats for college degree holders increase by 2.6%.  The bottom line: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wal-Mart Versus Target: Lessons From The Retail Wars</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/22/wal-mart-versus-target/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:09:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Love ‘em or hate ‘em – Wal-Mart is a force to be reckoned with, and there is much that can be learned from the long-term success of this retail behemoth.  
Just a few years ago it appeared that Wal-Mart was loosing ground to Target.  Carefully cultivating an image as the hip option to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Unemployed?  25 Companies Are Hiring NOW!</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/22/unemployed-25-companies-are-hiring-now/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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While unemployment and job creation are a top priority from the White House to Main Street, there are signs that things are beginning to improve.  In a survey conducted by CareerBuilder at the end of 2009, 20% of the employers surveyed said they were poised to begin hiring in 2010.  
In announcing candidate [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are You Ready To Start Your Own Business?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/22/start-your-own-business/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Have you thought about starting your own business?  You aren’t alone.  Even during these tough economic times, people are getting in touch with their inner entrepreneur.  In his State of the Union address, President Obama outlined his support for making lending to small businesses and start-ups more readily available.  But before [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Setting Realistic Expectations When Earning an MBA</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/21/setting-realistic-expectations-when-earning-an-mba/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:23:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are considering getting an MBA, there are a few things you need to keep in mind in order to ensure you are not disappointed by how your life changes &#8211; or doesn&#8217;t change &#8211; after you earn your MBA. Here’s a look at a few of the most common myths and misconceptions about [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exploring MBA Accreditation Programs</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/20/exploring-mba-accreditation-programs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:41:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are planning to pursue an MBA, one of your primary concerns will be about accreditation. After all, you don&#8217;t want to put a whole lot of hard work into a degree only to find that it isn&#8217;t worth the paper that it is printed on. When it comes to accreditation, however, it is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mounting Problems For Toyota: More Recalls &amp; Investigations</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/18/toyota-recalls-investigations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/18/toyota-recalls-investigations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:49:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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What a difference a year makes!  Early in 2009 U.S. auto manufactures were on the brink of financial disaster and foreign automakers like Toyota were the exemplars.  
Toyota was at the top of the heap as the world’s largest automotive producer, with consistently high marks for engineering and manufacturing a quality, safe and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Unemployment Rates Paint a Distorted Picture</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/09/unemployment-rates-paint-a-distorted-picture/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/09/unemployment-rates-paint-a-distorted-picture/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:27:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The New York Times reports that the unemployment rate took an unexpected dip in January, moving from 10% in December to 9.7%. As a result, many analysts are hopeful that the job market may finally be starting to improve. In a separate survey conducted by the Labor Department, however, the figures show that we actually [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hasbro Announces Modern Version of Monopoly</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/08/hasbro-announces-modern-version-of-monopoly/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/08/hasbro-announces-modern-version-of-monopoly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hasbro has announced a new design for its 75th anniversary Monopoly edition. The modern makeover is to include changing the board to a slick, round design as well as including an ATM and debit card rather than the traditional paper money. The traditional game tokens are also being replaced with clear plastic representations, while clips [...]]]></description>
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		<title>8 Strategies for Creating a Resume in the Risk Management Field</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/03/8-strategies-for-creating-a-resume-in-the-risk-management-field/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/03/8-strategies-for-creating-a-resume-in-the-risk-management-field/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:29:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you pursuing a career in risk management? If so, you will need to take steps to make your resume stand out from the competition if you hope to land your dream job. Remember, your goal is to prove to hiring managers that you have the skills that are needed for the job you are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Improve Job Performance with a Positive Attitude</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/03/improve-job-performance-with-a-positive-attitude/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/03/improve-job-performance-with-a-positive-attitude/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:19:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a way to make the workplace more enjoyable? If so, you might want to consider getting some happiness coaching.  According to the Wall Street Journal, coaching involves teaching people how to shake off their dark moods through medication, by expressing gratitude or by using other happiness-inducing techniques.
If you haven&#8217;t already [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Perceptions Regarding Women in the Workplace Conflicts with Reality</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/02/perceptions-regarding-women-in-the-workplace-conflicts-with-reality/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/02/perceptions-regarding-women-in-the-workplace-conflicts-with-reality/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The consulting firm of Bain &#038; Co. surveyed 1,834 business professionals around the world earlier this month. The purpose of the survey? To learn more about perceived gender gaps in the workplace.

Some of the findings of the survey include:
·	90% of men and 85% of women believe that qualified individuals have the same chances of obtaining [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making Email Marketing Campaigns More Effective</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/14/making-email-marketing-campaigns-more-effective/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:37:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to an Email Insider blog, Chad White, who is a research director at Smith-Harmon, has reported that the number of email marketing mailings are on a rise. In fact, White reports that he has traditionally received 11 emails from specific marketers each month. During the month of December, however, the volume of emails he [...]]]></description>
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		<title>6 Strategies for Being Successful in the Business World</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/12/27/6-strategies-for-being-successful-in-the-business-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 20:22:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to the business world, it has long been accepted that it is a dog eat dog world in which only the most vicious and cutthroat people can get ahead. According to Russ C. Edelman, who is the coathor of the book &#8220;Nice Guys Can Get the Corner Office: Eight Strategies to Get [...]]]></description>
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