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First Step to A Sports Career With a Business Management Degree
The sports industry is booming now more than ever. PricewaterhouseCoopers projects healthy sports industry growth – from $53.6 billion in 2012, to $67.7 billion by 2017. Giants like the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), National Hockey League (NHL), along with college athletic departments and organizations like the NCAA, […]
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December 19th, 2014
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Becoming a Paralegal in Missouri
You’ve made the decision to become a paralegal in Missouri. So, what are the next steps? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you would be joining more than 4,600 paralegals in Missouri, and the numbers are ever-growing – with above average growth, projected at 28% in the next 10 years. As the roles and […]
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November 25th, 2014
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Interview Tips
Preparing well before an interview is important, in order to market yourself in the best light. We’ll start by sharing tips from hiring managers at the prestigious investment giant, Goldman Sachs. Five basic interview tips for all associates and undergraduate majors: Know Your Resume: Be able to speak clearly on your goals, your strengths, weaknesses, […]
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October 22nd, 2014
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Growing into Project Management
If you’re considering the timing, cost and work requirements of earning an associates degree to boost salary or raise your level of responsibility, you may already have the right mind-set for project management. Project management covers a lot of ground, and can vary widely depending on the size of the company, the project team and […]
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October 15th, 2014
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Paralegal and Related Careers: Mediator
Rising legal costs and lengthy court proceedings have prompted corporate, government and even civil cases to be resolved outside of the court, through a faster process called Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). This opens career opportunities for Paralegal degree holders. The ADR process is handled by mediators – also known as facilitators and arbitrators. Mediators act […]
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October 8th, 2014
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Paralegal and related careers… then, now and going forward
In the four decades since the launch of paralegals and legal assistants as an adjunct to lawyers, much has changed on every side and area of specialty within the law. In the late 1960s, the desire to extend legal services to a wider cross-section of Americans introduced the concept of paralegals and legal assistants as […]
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October 1st, 2014
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