The Center for Career Development (CCD) at Manhattanville College offers a variety of resources, tools and services geared specifically towards School of Business students and alumni to meet the needs of future and current professionals. Our services are available to all undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Business, as well as MSB alumni with lifetime access to all of our resources. Make an individual appointment to meet with a Career Counselor who can guide you through your job search, help you prepare for the interview process through one-on-one mock interviews, review your resume and cover letter, and point out appropriate job search resources, tools and strategies to maximize your opportunities.  The CCD offers two dedicated Career Counselors who meet with School of Business students and alumni, Allyson Kapadia and Christine Podber.  Students and alumni can schedule appointments with either Allyson or Christin...

Business lessons from Shark Tank The advertisements that run during the prime time episodes of Shark Tank always surprise me.  The ads seem to target the very affluent (fancy cars) and the elderly or infirm (prescription medications).  But what about the young adults who I know are avid Shark Tank fans?  Marketers tell me that these are valued customers, so what are the ad folks at ABC or CNBC (where Shark Tank reruns play in heavy rotation) thinking? College, graduate, and high-school students and other 20-somethings are watching Shark Tank .  They watch to see what nascent and developing companies get funding.  They watch to see new product ideas.  They watch for the high-tension drama of negotiations:  How much of a company does the entrepreneur have to give up to strike a deal?  Will he or won’t she take the offer?  They yell their advice at TV, computer, and mobile phone screens!  They probably tweet as well. Maybe,...