Lifestyle & Trends - Business & Career

When is a dual-degree MBA worth it?

In the last two decades, more and more business schools have started to offer a dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, in which a student can pair a traditional Master of Business Administration degree with another post-graduate (master's or doctoral) degree. Pursuing two degrees at once may mean more time, money and stress initially, but it can also lead to a graduate who is proficient in business concepts as well as being a subject-matter expert. How can potential students tell if a dual degree is right for them?

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Graduating? Career trends job-seeking students should know

Students graduating from college this year should expect better job opportunities and salaries than graduates from recent history, but that doesn't mean new graduates will have an easy time finding employment. Competition will still be fierce with hundreds of applications submitted for jobs in many industries, both from new graduates and former graduates still looking for work. If you're planning on graduating soon and seeking career opportunities, here are some employment trends to be aware of.

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Seven websites to inspire the everyday designer in you

For anyone looking to design a wedding invitation or website, discover the latest color trends or simply take a break from a hectic day, creative inspirations are only a mouse click away. Websites and social networks are hot outlets right now for finding and sharing images. Even professional and aspiring graphic designers turn to the Internet for a dose of inspiration for their work - and to share their creativity with others.

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The art of navigating corporate culture

Learning to navigate your career while grasping the culture of a company is one of the greatest challenges a new employee will face. Whether you're a recent college graduate, or at a crossroads in your career, steering your way around a company's 20,000 or 1,000 employees and figuring out the unwritten rules of corporate culture can be challenging and confusing.

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Why offers to become a 'mystery shopper' require lots of scrutiny

Being paid to shop - a dream come true, right? Not so fast. While legitimate "mystery shopper" programs that pay people to shop and provide feedback on their experience exist, there are a number of scams out there that use "mystery shopping" as a cover. Therefore, it pays to be ultra-skeptical if you're ever approached with a mystery shopping offer.

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