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- 10 steps to building a profitable personal brand
Professionals can make more money with less effort by being themselves and building a strong personal brand, Michelle Villalobos said this month at the National Association of Women Business Owners Women's Business Conference. "You want to be a celebrity in your field so that people are asking for you by name," she said. "When you're top of mind in your field, you get more referrals." Setting up a great website, blogging and using social media are all key to building a brand that people will recognize, she explained. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Social Media
(10/11)     
- Women may be their own worst enemies in the world of business
When it comes to getting ahead in business, women may be their own worst enemies, writes Cerian Jenkins. In an Oxygen Media poll, 65% of women who responded said they resented other women who are in power, or who act like they are. Feelings of competition and resentment among women mean they may sabotage each other. "This pervading culture of comparison could work for the positive; but only if women start treating the issue as one of a non-gendered meritocracy and use it to healthily fuel their own and other women's ambitions," Jenkins concludes. The Huffington Post
(10/18)
- How to blow your own horn
It's critically important for aspiring leaders to be able to talk about their successes without sounding like they're bragging or over-hyping their achievements, writes Dana Theus. "Everyone benefits from learning to do this well, but research shows that these skills can be particularly helpful to women in developing their careers," she notes.  SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership
(10/8)
- New to business travel? Here's what you need to know
You shouldn't let your travel schedule get in the way of work activities while on a business trip, writes Matthew Swyers of The Trademark Co. "[I]f your presentation or meetings are scheduled until four in the afternoon, don't book a 5 o'clock flight," he advises. "Nothing says you aren't important to me like leaving a meeting early to catch a flight." It's also important to charge your mobile devices whenever possible, to search for travel deals on the Internet and to participate in membership rewards programs. Inc. online/The Trademark Advocate blog (free registration)
(10/18)
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- Class of 2013 to find improved job market
A recent report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers finds its members plan to hire 13% more new college graduates in 2013 than they did this year. The report finds a particular demand for graduates with degrees in finance, computer and information science and accounting. The Washington Post
(10/14)
- Tips to help students land an internship
Landing an internship is increasingly competitive, says author Anita Bruzzese. In this column, she offers several tips to help college students get a leg up on the competition, including being proactive, doing research on companies, working to stand out from the pack and following up after making a first impression. She also suggests students ask questions and ensure they are adding value. USA Today/Gannett News Service
(10/7)
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- Harvard marks 50th anniversary of admitting women into its MBA program
Women were first allowed into Harvard Business School's two-year MBA program about 50 years ago, and they now account for about 40% of the school's entering class. "As we mark this 50th year, I hope that we will, in a very profound way, continue to change the role of women in business," said Dean Nitin Nohria. Among the school's notable alumnae are Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg, Angie's List founder Angie Hicks and Rent the Runway co-founder Jennifer Hyman. BostInno (Boston)
(10/17)
- A specialized MBA could serve as a launching pad for your career
Specialized MBA programs are growing, with more schools partnering with companies to develop a pipeline of talent with certain industry skills, writes Matt Symonds, chief editor of MBA50.com. "If your heart is set on working in luxury goods, real estate, or energy management, the specialized business degree could be the perfect springboard, despite the latent risk of finding yourself pigeonholed when an industry downturn forces you to look outside your chosen sector," he writes. Bloomberg Businessweek/Getting In blog
(10/8)
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- 1 billion women are set to shake up your company
One billion women will enter the global workforce during the next decade, with potentially enormous consequences for companies and national economies, writes Booz researcher DeAnne Aguirre. That "third billion" will have as great an effect as the economic ascent of India and China's billion-plus populations, Aguirre argues. "Once these women begin to earn positions of leadership, they will change the economic potential and corporate culture of the world's most esteemed organizations," she asserts. CNNMoney/Fortune/Most Powerful Women blog
(10/5)
- What will drive women at the polls?
When women vote in November, will economic or social issues drive their vote? asks David Wessel. Statistics indicate that the recession was not as tough on women but that the recovery has been harder, with unemployment for women rising from 6.5% in January 2009 to 7.0% in September of this year. Still, women remain more optimistic about the economy and tend to favor President Barack Obama. The Wall Street Journal/Washington Wire blog
(10/18)
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