MBA: Everchanging Marketplace.

Mission: As a marketer and business professional, I consistently strive to meet new challenges, improve upon and learn new skills, and expand my educational toolbox.

Are you enrolled within a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program, a recent graduate, or actively engaged as an MBA? Prior to entering the MBA Program, did you take a moment to research the history of the MBA?

The initial MBA Program was created at Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business in 1900, due to an increase in demand for leadership among educated business professionals(http://www.businessreviewusa.com/). Additionally, the foci of the MBA, prepared graduates for the dynamically changing business world in terms of leadership and an advanced understanding of the spheres of business.

However, evolutionary changes within the curriculum of the MBA shifted, towards global business and a globally based economy. Today, most MBA Programs prepare graduates for leadership roles not only within the business environment, but also through real-world components. Specifically, many educational institutions now include business ethics and environmental responsibility within the course curriculum.

As a recent MBA graduate, it may not come as a surprise that I consistently reevaluate the business environment and surroundings for ideal opportunities and key improvements. As an active MBA and knowledge seeker, it is essential and absolutely key to identify trends within the marketplace and consistently be proactive (as opposed to reactive).

In order for the MBA population to succeed within the business world, it is essential to entertain opportunities to their fullest and maintain fluidity. However, as an MBA, it is absolutely crucial to actively and consciously participate responsibly and ethically in our local communities and global economy.

2011: U.S. Cities Offering Employment Opportunities

Mission: As a marketer and business professional, I consistently strive to meet new challenges, improve upon and learn skills, and expand my educational toolbox.

As I reflect upon how 2010 substantially impacted my life, it can be described as ever-changing, action packed, and joyful. During the course of last year, I completed the M.B.A. Program at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, began a journey into another business related industry, and spent considerable time and focus upon personal and career aspirations. Surprisingly enough, I must wholeheartedly admit I miss the collegiate environment which provides consistent personal and educational challenges, pushes for innovation, and lofty intellectual and ethical debates.

As 2011 arrived, are you ready to bring forth goals and action packed enthusiasm? What are your career, educational, or personal aspirations for 2011? Are you considering relocation, pursuing a career or industry change, or actively interviewing? A recent article published by CNBC, may provide insight upon where career opportunities are available. According to CNBC (www.cnbc.com) the new cities of employment are not traditionally held and may come by surprise to many!

2011 Cities of Employment:

1.) Tampa, Florida
2.) Kansas City, Missouri
3.) Portland, Oregon
4.) Cincinnati, Ohio
5.) Hartford, Connecticut
6.) Baltimore, Maryland
7.) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
8.) Seattle, Washington
9.) Charlotte, North Carolina
10.) Atlanta, Georgia
(http://www.cnbc.com/)

Are any of the top cities for hiring within your career scope? Where do you view yourself living in 2011? I am looking forward to the absolute adventure of new opportunities and trials and tribulations coupled with mere success.

May your 2011 be healthy, productive, and successful!