Tuition. Class registration. Homework uploads. Research. Sick days. Log-ons. There is a lot of information that new students need to learn. And, academic advisors are asked a lot of questions. Chances are, if need an answer, your advisor can point you in the right direction. Think your advisor hasn’t heard it? Think they are going to judge you by your questions? Don’t worry. Advisors have heard them all and would prefer you ask than go it alone. Brooke Urban, Senior Academic Succe...

Edward Krohn wears a lot of professional hats. At Bryant & Stratton College, he teaches courses in business principals and strategic and global management. In the civilian world, he works for the Navy Federal Credit Union. And as an Army Reservist placed on active duty, he is part of the Global Forces Management Team at Fort Bragg, N.C.  Krohn returned to the classroom, however, to help him further develop one of his favorite roles - as the coach of the local high school debate team. ...

Latesha Banks tried two different college degree programs after high school, and neither worked for her. Banks had a good job in the customer service department of an insurance company, but she wanted more.  So, at age 22, she made a plan to get herself through college and on a path to a career in the insurance industry – with more pay and more responsibility at every step. “I wasn’t clear on what the ultimate goal for myself was,” Banks said in a recent interview...

Steve Taravella first stepped through Bryant & Stratton College’s doors in 1986. The associate degree he earned then helped him land a job with a company that has offered him upward mobility for 30 years. He entered in the accounts payable department. Today Taravella, 52, is assisting the company’s lawyers with paralegal duties. “Over the course of many years my job has evolved as the business evolved,” Taravella said. “At one time we had only one paralegal in...

The term general manager is extremely broad, and doesn't really tell you much about the job. While it's true that general managers do indeed tackle a broad range of "general" duties, they also need a well-honed skill set in key areas to ensure that their respective businesses remain efficient and profitable with a steady stream of satisfied customers. Read on to find out what this professional does and how to become a general manager yourself.  What is a General Manager? A general manage...

The medical billing process is a series of steps completed by billing specialists to ensure that medical professionals are reimbursed for their services. Depending upon the circumstances, it can take a matter of days to complete, or may stretch over several weeks or months. While the process may differ slightly between medical offices, here is a general outline of a medical billing workflow. Patient Registration Patient registration is the first step on any medical billing flow chart. This ...

Information technology skills are in high demand in today's job market, but IT skills are too broad to stand alone on your resume without more detailed elaboration. Include these niche IT competencies in your resume and cover letter to grab the attention of hiring managers who are desperate to find educated employees just like you. Programming and Application Development Thirty-five percent of managers are planning to hire employees for programming and application development in the coming y...

There are many human resources benefits for employees to enjoy in this fast-paced field. If you're looking for a satisfying career path that will offer you daily challenges and great satisfaction, HR may be a great fit. Consider whether these perks appeal to you.   The Joy of Helping People Working in human resources is all about helping people. As an HR professional, you're responsible for protecting employee welfare, welcoming new hires into the company, helping with educational rei...

If you are looking into building a successful career in the food industry, you'll probably be interested to learn about management-level jobs available in this field. After all, a successful career means making the most of opportunities for advancement, so you'll want to plan a career path for yourself with top-level positions as your ultimate goal. To help you get started, here is a bit of information on some of the most common managerial positions in the food services sector. Food Services ...

The digital marketing industry is nothing if not volatile. Digital marketing trends can change dramatically at a moment’s notice, tossing your tried-and-true efforts out of the game. If you’re not up to date with the latest happenings, you may find yourself scrambling to compensate for the changes. However, if you stay on top of digital marketing trends, you can turn these into key opportunities to edge ahead of your competitors. Coordinate Digital Marketing Campaigns Across Devic...