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What job candidates can learn from presidential candidates

All presidential candidates experience their fair share of media and public spotlight. They’re graded on what they say and how they say it, and there’s no shortage of lessons that can be gleaned about how to communicate, build a positive image, and demonstrate intelligence, aptitude, and strong character. We can all learn from these experiences, […]

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How a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership & Management will benefit adult learners in Philadelphia

We recently unveiled Peirce’s first master degree program — a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership & Management, with classes beginning in fall 2013. We’ve already written about what this degree will offer, and want to provide more details about how this degree will benefit adult learners and can help them move into higher positions […]

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Some guidance for deciding if a career in HR is right for you

Job growth in the administrative and support sector is projected to grow by 21 percent by 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It’s anticipated that many of those jobs will be in employment and human resources services. So it’s worth asking yourself: Is a career in human resources right for you? I spoke […]

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What are the benefits of a college degree in a down economy?

Several media points have recently called the benefits of a college degree into question, in light of factors including stagnant employment numbers and increasingly high student debt. For instance, in Newsweek‘s cover article, “Is College a Lousy Investment?” the author comments that “the extra time and money spent pursuing a college diploma will leave [people] […]

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