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Education & Training

Dec 13, 2011 Education & Training

MBA leads to United Nations internship

by Leah Gibbs

Veronica Bainton’s drive to complete an MBA has led her to achieve her biggest career goal, an internship at the United Nations, New York headquarters.

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Aug 15, 2011 Education & Training

The future is professional education, says career-focused Gen Y

by Jenni Ellard

Johanna Rowlands, a marketing student at APM College of Business and Communication is one of a new generation of overachievers taking on busy schedules to prepare for a bright future.

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Jul 15, 2011 Education & Training

Universities help students find jobs

by Leah Gibbs

UNIVERSITIES are taking on the role of job agencies, linking students with part-time work.

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Jun 8, 2011 Education & Training

Degrees That Can Double Your Career & Provide ROI on Your Happiness

by Timothy Ng

If you are looking to become more successful in life, a degree can really help you. While it is better to have a degree than to not have one, there are some degrees that are considered to be more profitable than others.

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Mar 14, 2011 Education & Training

MBA course offered through Facebook – for free

by Leah Gibbs

London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) will offer MBA course material free online through Facebook, only charging if you choose to sit exams to gain your formal accreditation.

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Mar 9, 2011 Education & Training

Distance education – the surprising truth

by Leah Gibbs

Long considered the domain of the mature-age or postgraduate student, distance education has often been regarded as plan B when it comes to gaining a tertiary education. But for the jetsetter, corporate climber, or even the social climber, studying by distance education allows you to pursue your dreams and ambitions by acquiring the qualifications to [...]

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Feb 9, 2011 Education & Training

5 Free Online Writing Courses for Freelancers

by Leah Gibbs

Whether you’re writing content for a website or you are just composing a proposal for a client, good writing is essential. Maybe you missed a few lessons in school or you want a refresher. Either way, these online writing classes can help you craft your words for maximum impact. I’ve scoured through a bunch of [...]

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May 17, 2010 Education & Training

The Benefits of Short Courses

by Leah Gibbs

Short courses are practical, convenient and can really ramp up that resume. For those of us for whom our university degrees are getting a little dated, who never went to Uni and jumped straight into the workforce, or who have taken a “career break”, short courses are ideal for brushing up on skills. While obviously [...]

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