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New Infographic from Bryant & Stratton College Reveals 11 Interview Tips to Help Job Seekers Shine

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Infographic shares effective advice for every phase of the job interview from preparation to follow-up

Buffalo, NY, February 12, 2013 – The Career Services Department at Bryant & Stratton College today released a new infographic designed to help job seekers ace their interviews and increase their chances of receiving a job offer. This new infographic, entitled “11 Interview Tips to Help You Land the Position,” gives effective job interview tips for every phase of the process from preparation to follow up. In today’s crowded job market, this infographic is a valuable resource for job seekers to help them stand out from their competition.

Here’s what job seekers can expect to learn from this infographic:

* How to properly research the company they’re interviewing with

* A list of common interview questions to expect during the interview

* How to make a good impression from appearance to punctuality

* What to do following the interview

It’s important for applicants to know that they can improve their chances of being hired even after the interview. Sending a thank-you note is a great opportunity to communicate their interest in the job, which could potentially sway the employer in their favor. In fact, according to a survey by Career Builder, 22 percent of employers say that they’d be less likely to hire someone if they didn’t send a thank-you note after the interview.

For more advice and insights, view the infographic, “11 Interview Tips to Help You Land the Position,” at www.bryantstratton.edu/InterviewTips.html.

The new infographic was produced by the Career Services Department at Bryant & Stratton College. The Career Services Department is dedicated to helping students prepare for their job search and find a new job in their field once they graduate. The Career Services team gives professional career coaching to students and graduates, helping them polish their resumes, prepare for job interviews and search for new job opportunities. Now with this infographic, the Career Services team is sharing their knowledge and expertise with anyone who might be preparing for an important job interview.

Bryant & Stratton College has been preparing students for a lifetime of career success for nearly 160 years. Bryant & Stratton College offers bachelor’s, associate’s and professional certificates of completion in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business and graphic design. Every degree program has been specifically designed to meet the needs of today’s employers and give students the skills they need to make a difference in the workplace. For more information about Bryant & Stratton College visit www.bryantstratton.edu.

About Bryant & Stratton College
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes-based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment. The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center.  For more than 155 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate’s degrees and professional certificates in the fields of healthcare, technology, legal, business, & graphic design.  For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures.  General information can also be found on the College’s website at www.bryantstratton.edu.

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Business, Education, Small Business, Society

CSI Reduces Registration Rate for 2013 Academic Research Conference

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On April 17-19, 2013,The Center for Scholastic Inquiry will host an international academic research conferencein Scottsdale, Arizona — an event to inspire, encourage, and unite thought leaders and new thinkers in the fields of education, business and behavioral sciences. For a limited time, CSI has reduced the standard registration rate by 50%. According to Dr. Tanya Yerigan, CEO, “The Center for Scholastic Inquiry wants as many attendees as possible to take advantage of this unique opportunity that fuses pure research with powerful professional development. People who register during the 50% off promotion will also be offered a 50% discount on an advance manuscript review in the event that they would like to publish their research in one of CSI’s academic journals.”

The academic research conference is a forum to connect, educate, and motivate attendees towards discovery and evidence-based professional practice. Hosted and sponsored by CSI, the research and professional development event will bring together diverse and promising perspectives on best practice while providing a platform for emerging scholars, practitioners, and professors in the fields of business, behavioral sciences and education to come together and take action. Yerigan said, “Our goal at the Center for Scholastic Inquiry is to elevate professionalism and evidence-based practice by fostering academic research, stimulating scholarship and endorsing thought leadership.”

The conference presenters include professors, private sector practitioners, doctoral-level learners, and higher education administrators who will be sharing insights into contemporary research, practical implementation strategies, operationalization of findings, and new trends in education, business and behavioral sciences.

The keynote address for the conference will be given by Dr. Bruce Locklear, a preeminent authority on a broad range of issues including leadership, evidence-based practice, technology initiatives and change agency. Dr. Locklear is a nationally recognized, award-winning leader whose expertise is evident in his willingness to champion innovation and ability to inspire organization-wide change.

The conference will be host to over 100 presenters from more than 50 institutions. An example of some of the diverse research topics being presented during the three days of breakout sessions include media choices and teaching experience in online courses, after-school tutorial programs for urban students, an examination of the turtle trading system, using applied research to develop innovative undergraduate curriculum, understanding of corrective feedback on speech production in English, strategies to improve math achievement of academically deficient students in an urban school, the impact of cyber learning technologies and curriculum, instructional impact on achievement of economically and learning disadvantaged students, and China’s gradualism approach to systemic transformation.

The conference will also include a variety of networking and training events, allowing attendees to boost collegiality, connectedness and professional development. There is a conference-eve reception on Tuesday, April 16, a campfire evening event on Wednesday, April 17, a members-only supper event on Thursday, April 18, and an afternoon awards ceremony for Best Presentations and Best Papers on Friday, April 19. There is also a coaching clinic lunch session on Thursday and a round-table intensive lunch event on Friday. Attendees will be able to sign-up at the conference to participate in these special sessions offered to enhance their skills regarding navigating the academic research publication process and exploring the ramifications of effective leadership skills.

Center for Scholastic Inquiry International Academic Research Conference Details:

April 17-19, 2013
The Scottsdale Cottonwoods Resort & Suites
Scottsdale, Arizona
7:30 am – 4:30 pm, daily

To take advantage of the 50% reduction rate for standard registration, please visit the registration page. Full conference information is available by visiting the conference webpage. The conference Call for Papers is available by viewing the Call for Papers. Full details about the promotional pricing is available by viewing the Promotion Details.

FULL CONTACT DETAILS:

The Center for Scholastic Inquiry
4857 Highway 67, Suite #2
Granite Falls, MN 56241
855-855-8764
info@csiresearch.com
www.csiresearch.com

Education

No Love Lost Among Neighbors: McKissock Teaches Land Surveyors about Property Disputes

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Highly Rated Course Helps Land Surveying Professionals Navigate Land Wars

Warren, PA, February 07, 2013 – McKissock, a leader in continuing education, knows that even around Valentine’s Day, there is no love lost between neighbors disputing land rights. In fact, territorial disputes have existed as long as humans and they can get quite ugly. To learn how to handle these disputes, McKissock offers land surveyor education opportunities, one of which is a three-hour elective course for called “Disputes Between Adjoining Landowners.”

This land surveyor education course, “Disputes Between Adjoining Landowners,” looks at the basis of claims to property and explains some of the terms that recur when people claim to use or own land. Land surveyors often find there is more than one opinion as to the location of interests and boundary lines between adjoiners. This course addresses such disagreements and some of their legally prescribed resolutions, including adverse possession, quiet title actions, estoppel, boundary line commissions and boundary line agreements.

“Land surveyors are often called upon to determine important boundaries and find themselves in the middle of unpleasant disputes,” says Annie Creek, Business Development Manager at McKissock. “However, this course contiuously receives high marks and positive feedback for preparing land surveyors as they enter into these challenging situations.”

Other top-rated courses offered by McKissock include:

* Mapping Floodplains: A Legal and Scientific Process; a course that integrates both the technical and legal aspects of mapping in order to provide an understanding for appropriate mapping and map change application approvals.

* Evidence, Exhibits and Testimony; a course that offers topical knowledge on law of evidence, civil lawsuits, trial processes and professional practice.

* Boundaries and Monuments; a course that identifies the importance of research and preparation when determining boundary locations and stresses the critical nature of protecting monuments send by all land surveyors.

* Fundamentals of Boundary Control; a course that introduces land surveying professionals to the world of property laws and boundary principles preparing them for professional licensure.

On a lighter note, do you need a better understanding of what exactly land surveyors do? McKissock recently released a meme-inspired video called, “What is a Land Surveyor?” The video takes a humorous look at what moms, clients and the world think land surveyors do versus what they actually do on a daily basis.

McKissock is a trusted resource for the most up-to-date regulation and compliance information. An approved education provider in almost every state, McKissock offers required state-specific courses that home inspection and land surveying professionals need to keep their licenses current.

To learn more about McKissock, visit www.mckissock.com. On the site, you can select a state for information on approved land surveying, engineering and home inspection courses. McKissock offers customizable packages, individual courses, correspondence books (for states that accept them), and a free license renewal reminder service.

About McKissock
McKissock is an education company that educates, empowers and enriches professionals in real estate, appraisal, home inspection, land surveying and engineering. McKissock gives specialists access to relevant, easy-to-use and high-quality courses that provide the hours and information necessary to meet state compliance and regulation requirements. Founded in 1990, McKissock offers more than 100 courses and serves thousands of professionals daily. McKissock promises to provide a great experience that surpasses expectations; deliver interesting information that helps further careers in a way that is enjoyable, clear, concise and pleasant to digest; and seek users’ input and understand their needs so it can continue to serve its customers effectively throughout their careers.
To learn more, visit www.mckissock.com.

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Communications Strategy Group
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Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
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Education

Webinar on “First Look at Raptivity with Tin Can Output”

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Interactive webinar with Andy Whitaker from Rustici Software on February 28, 2013

Raptivity, the leading rapid interactivity builder tool, has lived up to its promise and will be releasing Raptivity v7.4 with Tin Can support on February 13, 2013. Raptivity v7.4 will have Tin Can support for its Essential Pack which comprises of 35 interactions.

On the occasion of this launch, Raptivity has organized a webinar featuring guest speaker, Andy Whitaker, Tin Can Strategist from Rustici Software. Andy’s prime responsibility involves helping people understand what Tin Can is all about. In addition to this, he also plays a crucial role in Business Development where he advises and helps people decide the utility of Rustici Software solutions.

In this webinar, Andy will explain what is Tin Can API and how is it different from SCORM, while elaborating on the importance and use of Tin Can in the eLearning space. He will be accompanied by a Raptivity Expert who will introduce Raptivity and showcase some Raptivity interactions with Tin Can support and its benefits in creating a dynamic learning experience.

Webinar Details:
Date: February 28, 2013
Timings: 10:00 am – 10:45 am PST
Join us on February 28, 2013 to know more about the importance of Tin Can API in eLearning and to have a first look at Raptivity v7.4 with Tin Can support.

About Rustici Software

Rustici Software creates products that simplify conforming to learning standards like SCORM and AICC. They create the best SCORM compliance products on the market. They have been solving SCORM problems exclusively since 2002, and are continuing to pave the way for e-learning standards with the Tin Can API.

About Raptivity

Raptivity® is a rapid interactivity builder that allows you to quickly and easily create learning interactions. It has a diverse variety of 180+ interactions to select from. Raptivity helps the educators and trainers to enrich their content with the well-designed interactions from various categories like games& simulations, presentation aids, visual aids, brain teasers, assessments and many more.

Raptivity® is a much awarded product and has been appreciated by various learning bodies. It was recently adjudged the ‘the “Best Rapid eLearning Tool” award at Africa Learning & Development Leadership Awards 2012. It has won LearnX Learning and Technology Impact Awards for Games and Simulations Category. Raptivity has also bagged the 2012 reader’s Choice Award by eSchool Media. Along with this, the product was also honored with 18th Annual Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIE). For more information, please visit the website www.raptivity.com or contact Harbinger Knowledge Products at 425 861 8400.

About Harbinger Knowledge Products

Harbinger Knowledge Products is recognized as a global leader in interactivity solutions for knowledge-sharing applications including learning, presentation and web development. Harbinger Knowledge Products is a part of Harbinger Group, which serves customers in over 57 countries through its offices in Pune (India), Redmond (WA, USA), Pleasanton (CA, USA) and through its partner network worldwide.

For three consecutive years, Deloitte has named Harbinger Knowledge Products among the fastest growing technology companies in its Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific and Technology Fast 50 India programs. Red Herring named Harbinger amongst world’s top 100 private technology companies. Harbinger’s patented technology and sound thought leadership have resulted in groundbreaking products, including market-leading Raptivity®, innovative YawnBuster, and cutting-edge SiteJazzer and TeemingPod.

For more information on Harbinger Knowledge Products, please visit http://www.harbingerknowledge.com.

Education

A Successful Webinar on Creating Interactive Online Courses using Raptivity

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On January 24, 2013, Raptivity® had organized a webinar with Dr. Ann Jackson, an Education Consultant. The session revolved around how Ann made use of Raptivity, to make online course content interesting and interactive. She also shared a couple of sample interactivities developed by her for various eLearning courses. The audience enjoyed the session and actively participated in the question & answer round, to know more about Ann’s experience with Raptivity.

The key speaker of the session Dr. Ann Jackson is a highly regarded name in the education consulting domain. She has a vast knowledge base of technology. Ann has also developed and implemented trainings for teachers and administrators on a wide variety of educational topics. Ann shared with the attendees a few tips on creating engaging content by adding creative interactivities, while elaborating on the use and importance of interactive in eLearning course content.

Vikash Mangal, Senior Business Development Manager, Raptivity®, showcased some state-of-the-art interactions that can be effectively used by educators to add the much needed element of interactivity to their eLearning courses. He also shared his insights about ‘Raptivity Evolve’ a new initiative for Raptivity premium customers, aimed at empowering the users with new and powerful interactions, for developing innovative eLearning courses.

Vikash says, “It was a highly insightful experience for us, as well as the enthusiastic audience. It was great to see the audience enthralled by the scope of Raptivity, while understanding the importance of interactivity in eLearning course creation. The humbling response from the audience motivates us to plan many more such webinars in future.”

The webinar concluded with one of the attendees commenting that it was a highly informative session and how amazed he was to experience the power of Raptivity, through various samples that Ann showcased during the session.

To view the webinar recording, please click here. You can also download a whitepaper recently released by Raptivity® on, ‘5 Creative Ideas of using Raptivity in Online Training’.

For more information write to Raptivity® at info@raptivity.com.

About Raptivity

Raptivity® is a rapid interactivity builder that allows you to quickly and easily create learning interactions. It has a diverse variety of 180+ interactions to select from. Raptivity helps the educators and trainers to enrich their content with the well-designed interactions from various categories like games& simulations, presentation aids, visual aids, brain teasers, assessments and many more.
Raptivity® is a much awarded product and has been appreciated by various learning bodies. It was recently adjudged the ‘the “Best Rapid eLearning Tool” award at Africa Learning & Development Leadership Awards 2012. It has won LearnX Learning and Technology Impact Awards for Games and Simulations Category. Raptivity has also bagged the 2012 reader’s Choice Award by eSchool Media. Along with this, the product was also honored with 18th Annual Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIE). For more information, please visit the website www.raptivity.com or contact Harbinger Knowledge Products at 425 861 8400.

About Harbinger Knowledge Products

Harbinger Knowledge Products is recognized as a global leader in interactivity solutions for knowledge-sharing applications including learning, presentation and web development. Harbinger Knowledge Products is a part of Harbinger Group, which serves customers in over 57 countries through its offices in Pune (India), Redmond (WA, USA), Pleasanton (CA, USA) and through its partner network worldwide.

For three consecutive years, Deloitte has named Harbinger Knowledge Products among the fastest growing technology companies in its Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific and Technology Fast 50 India programs. Red Herring named Harbinger amongst world’s top 100 private technology companies. Harbinger’s patented technology and sound thought leadership have resulted in groundbreaking products, including market-leading Raptivity®, innovative YawnBuster, and cutting-edge SiteJazzer and TeemingPod.

For more information on Harbinger Knowledge Products, please visit http://www.harbingerknowledge.com.

Education

Veritas Prep Announces Free Online SAT Prep Resources Chock Full of Insider Tips and Strategies

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Free online SAT prep seminar will teach students new strategies and tips; other test prep and college application resources also available

Malibu, CA, January 28, 2013 – As high school juniors begin the college search and application process, one of the first steps for many is taking the SAT this spring. To assist these students, Veritas Prep today announced new dates and times for its free online SAT prep seminars. The seminars cover proven strategies and common misconceptions about the test. The seminars are complemented by additional free resources on Veritas Prep’s website that provide helpful information on the SAT reading, writing and math sections as well as insider tips from college admissions experts.

“Scoring well on the SAT is the foundation of a strong college application because a student’s score is often even weighed more heavily than his or her GPA and good preparation is the straightest path to earning a top score. In order to do well on the SAT, a test taker has to learn to apply the knowledge they’ve learned, so test preparation has to go beyond relying on what the student knows already or can memorize in a short amount of time. The seminars and other free resources are part of our dedication to help students learn to think like the test maker and develop strategies to earn their best possible score,” said Shaan Patel, a perfect SAT score recipient and Director of SAT Programs at Veritas Prep.

The SAT 2400 seminar is a great introduction for students – and their parents – who are getting ready to take the SAT for the first time. In addition to tips on how to prepare, the seminar covers insights into the application cycle and mistakes made by students and parents in the college admission process.

On top of the strategies in the SAT 2400 seminar, students will find resources that cover all aspects of SAT prep on the Veritas Prep website. The free resources include:

* SAT practice test – Knowing what to expect on the test is important. All students who visit the Veritas Prep website can download an official College Board SAT practice test, for free.

* SAT Math resources – Tips and helpful hints will provide students with key insights to do well on the three math portions on the SAT.

* SAT Reading and Writing resources – The SAT Reading score makes up one third of test takers’ total score. These resources and practice quizzes will help test takers improve critical reading comprehension and find the key to unlocking the section.

In addition to the SAT test prep resources, Veritas Prep has also made free college application resources available. Drawing upon insider knowledge of the college application process, Veritas Prep can provide guidance for students on:

* Early decision and early action in college admissions – Students can learn about the differences between types of early college applications and how to leverage each type to their advantage

* College admissions essay writing tips – These tips and helpful hints will teach students how to write winning admissions essays.

To learn more about the online SAT prep seminar from Veritas Prep and its college admissions consulting services visit http://www.veritasprep.com/college/application-resources/.

About Veritas Prep
Veritas Prep is the world’s largest privately-owned provider of test prep and admissions consulting services. It offers industry-leading programs to help applicants improve standardized test scores and gain admission to the world’s most selective universities. Founded in 2002 by graduates of the Yale School of Management, Veritas Prep offers its live classroom GMAT prep course in more than 90 cities worldwide and as an interactive online course available to students everywhere. Its Veritas Prep SAT 2400 course is available as a classroom course, live online, on demand or in private tutoring sessions and features the only zero risk, money back guarantee in the industry. In addition, Veritas Prep offers admissions consulting services for applicants seeking entry into competitive business schools, law schools, medical schools and other graduate programs. For more information, visit veritasprep.com.  

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Consumer Services, Education, Society, Travel

Learning A Language Abroad

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Languages are getting more and more important, especially in our fantastic world of economics and tourism. The best way to learn a language is to learn it there, where the language is spoken.

StudyLingua International Linguistics is a Swiss based company with a large number of language schools all over the world. StudyLingua offers more than 200 schools in 30 countries worldwide. Beside english for foreigner, the company offers spanish, italian, portuguese and french schools.

Furthermore they have language schools in China, Japan, Russia and Germany in their program. Every school is different and offers a various number of different language courses. So it is important to collect the right information first, before booking a language school abroad. Those language courses for adults can be booked from 2 to 12 weeks, long term courses up to 52 weeks. Adults can choose between standard / intensive courses, exam preparation or business courses.

StudyLingua offers a free counseling service, so everybody can easily get all the needed information directly from the company. New at StudyLingua’s program is a language course at teachers home; especially for professionals or for those who expect an intensive and high quality language course. There are teachers available all over the world for almost every language. The quality of leaving is quite high and StudyLingua is able to consider the most of students requests.

Language courses at teachers home is designed and built up on individual needs. Get more specific information about this program by contacting StudyLingua directly. Also juniors are very welcome: StudyLingua offers a large range of junior courses for 12 to 16 years during summer holidays. Together with a language course in the morning hours, the juniors will get a great activity and adventure program in the afternoon. So they could choose between several excursions, beach volleyball, soccer or water sports for example. All juniors / minors are supervised by well educated teachers, 24 hours a day! Juniors usually stay in a campus residence accommodation, some junior programs also offer accommodation in host families. StudyLingua is able to create specific programs for all needs and requests, so feel free to contact StudyLingua at any time.

Get more information about StudyLingua International Linguistics by visiting our websites:
www.studylingua-sprachaufenthalte.ch
http://www.studylingua.de

Contact Details: StudyLingua AG
Multergasse 21
9000 St. Gallen
Switzerland
T: +41 71 260 14 20
F: +41 71 260 14 21
M: info@studylingua.ch

 

Education

Vikas Joshi among Top 10 e-learning Movers and Shakers worldwide

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Harbinger Group, the global software company headquartered in Pune (India), is proud to announce that it’s Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, Vikas Joshi has been named in the prestigious World List of Top 10 e-learning Movers and Shakers.

Currently in its fourth year, the annual list of Top 10 e-learning Movers and Shakers represents the top ten most influential people in the corporate e-learning sector.

It honors those individuals whose contribution and influence on the online learning industry as a practitioner, commentator, facilitator and thought leader have been remarkable.

“I’d like to congratulate Vikas Joshi on being named on the World list for the first time, principally in recognition for Harbinger’s activity in the US market. With five new entries in the World list, the corporate learning technologies world is definitely undergoing rapid change along with the development of new learning delivery technologies and growth of social media influence,” said Bob Little, one of the world’s leading writers and commentators on corporate learning technologies and the figurehead behind the determination and publication of the movers and shakers’ lists.

In his career of more than 20 years as the Chairman of Harbinger Group, Vikas Joshi pioneered and introduced the concept of interactivity in eLearning by launching Raptivity, the award winning rapid interactivity builder tool. It was his vision that inspired the global market for interactivity software. Under his leadership, Harbinger has been able to position itself as a creative and innovative technology company with open and vibrant culture and global identity.

Sharing his thoughts on his selection in the Top 10 list, Vikas Joshi said,” I am honoured by this recognition. With it also come huge expectations and responsibilities. I have always been inspired to contribute to the eLearning community and this acknowledgement has encouraged me further to help make eLearning simple, engaging and innovative for users.”

Harbinger Group’s eLearning products have shown phenomenal global appeal and have users in 55 countries today. The Group believes in creating value for its customers by enabling them to build interactive and visually appealing elearning courses and interactions that will have lasting effect on learners.

About Vikas Joshi

As the Chairman and Managing Director of Harbinger Group, Vikas Joshi leads an international organization building cutting-edge technology products and services. He is an expert speaker at various e-Learning events and conferences across the globe. It is under his leadership that Harbinger emerged as a software services provider to several technology companies across various verticals along with emphasis on research, development and innovation.

One of Vikas’s patented inventions led to Raptivity, the world’s first rapid interactivity builder, which makes e-learning, presentations and websites engaging and fun. Other products include YawnBuster, aimed at enhancing audience involvement; TeemingPod, a social interaction platform; Elicitus Content Publisher and Offline Content Player.

Recognized as a Thought Leader in Learning Technology in a global Who’s Who published by US-based TrainingIndustry.com in 2007, Vikas has spearheaded Harbinger’s leadership in that space.

 About Harbinger Group

Founded in 1990, the Harbinger Group is a global provider of software products and services. The Harbinger mission is to enhance business performance through learning technology. The two group companies are Harbinger Knowledge Products and Harbinger Systems. The Harbinger philosophy is to create value for its clients through a culture of continuous learning, respect for the individual, and innovation.
For more information, visit www.raptivity.com

Education

McKissock Reveals Top-Rated Courses in Home Inspection and Land Surveying

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Five-Star System Allows Users to Rate Courses and Provide Feedback

Warren, PA, January 24, 2013 – McKissock, a leader in continuing education, reveals its top-ranking land surveyor and home inspector courses, with ethics/standards and water rights coming out on top. McKissock determined these rankings by looking at its five-star rating system, which allows all class attendees to provide feedback on the courses. Read the most recent course reviews and rankings at www.mckissock.com.

McKissock is a trusted resource for the most up-to-date regulation and compliance information. An approved education provider in almost every state, McKissock offers required state-specific courses that home inspection and land surveying professionals need to keep their licenses current.

“We take student input seriously and actively use our rating system and comments sections to improve course material or make other changes,” says Annie Creek, Business Development Manager at McKissock. “Customer satisfaction is a hallmark of our business and we appreciate the feedback. We are proud of how many courses rank highly and strive for five stars every time.”

These results are purely based on user-generated star ratings, not taking into consideration the number of people who have taken the course or their availability.

Top home inspection courses include:

1. American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice – 4.60 stars

2. Home Inspection Safety – 4.54 stars

3. Attic Ventilation – 4.54 stars

4. Residential Cooling Systems and Heating Pump Inspections – 4.43 stars

5. Basic Principles of a Residential Electrical Inspection – 4.37 stars

Top land surveying courses include:

1. Water Rights – 4.51 stars

2. Utilities – Public and Otherwise – 4.42 stars

3. Disputes Between Adjoining Landowners – 4.41 stars

4. National Flood Insurance Program: Regulatory Basics for Land Development – 4.41 stars

5. Boundaries and Monuments – 4.40 stars

In order to stay compliant with each state board, not all courses are available in every state. However, people who would like to take courses purely for informational purposes may still do so. Feel free to contact Annie Creek at McKissock at annie.creek@mckissock.com if you have any requests or questions.

To highlight the land surveying profession in an entertaining way, McKissock also recently released a meme-inspired video called “What is a Land Surveyor?”. The video takes a humorous look at what people think land surveyors do versus what they actually do on a daily basis.

To learn more about McKissock, visit www.mckissock.com. On the site, you can select a state for information on approved land surveying, engineering and home inspection courses. McKissock offers customizable packages, individual courses, correspondence books (for states that accept them), and a free license renewal reminder service.

Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
303.433.7020 (office) or 720.244.4268 (cell)
jfoust@csg-pr.com

About McKissock
McKissock is an education company that educates, empowers and enriches professionals in real estate, appraisal, home inspection, land surveying and engineering. McKissock gives specialists access to relevant, easy-to-use and high-quality courses that provide the hours and information necessary to meet state compliance and regulation requirements. Founded in 1990, McKissock offers more than 100 courses and serves thousands of professionals daily. McKissock promises to provide a great experience that surpasses expectations; deliver interesting information that helps further careers in a way that is enjoyable, clear, concise and pleasant to digest; and seeks users’ input to understand their needs so it can continue to serve its customers effectively throughout their careers.

To learn more, visit www.mckissock.com.

Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Business, Education, Human Resources, Management, Society

HirePurpose Educates Employers Why Hiring Veterans Means Smart Business

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On January 22nd, HirePurpose and the Wounded Warrior Project are co-hosting a special event, The Military Talent Pool: Hiring, Managing, & Retaining Another Great Generation to help local and national companies improve military hiring practices. The event will be held from 5-7pm at the New York Athletic Club on 180 Central Park South.

January 19, 2013, 5:20 am — /EPR NETWORK/ — Last year, unemployment among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans trailed the national average by almost 4 percentage points. Though many companies recognize the benefits of hiring veterans, few have the expertise and knowledge needed to attract, evaluate, and retain members of this extraordinary talent pool.

“This is a great opportunity to introduce New York City employers to a variety of methods to hiring veterans,” says Zach Iscol, Founder and CEO of HirePurpose. “Employers can learn why hiring these exceptional young men and women can be incredibly beneficial to their businesses and we are very excited to have partnered with Four Block and the Wounded Warrior Project.”

More than 80 companies, including Wal-mart, Goldman Sachs, Viacom, Delta, Etsy, Securitas, The Ladders, and others from a wide range of industries will be in attendance to learn best practices from leading experts in the veteran employment space. Employers will also hear from a group of recent military veterans and college graduates about the challenges they’ve faced and the types of industries they are interested in.

“Wounded Warriors come to the table with an extraordinary set of soft skills that employers crave,” says Lisa Stern, Economic Empowerment Executive Vice President at the Wounded Warrior Project. “Veterans are loyal, work well independently and as part of a team, are creative, and are mission-focused.”

Linda Cawley, a specialist of the Warriors to Work program for the Wounded Warrior Project, and Mike Abrams, Co-Founder of Four Block Diversity Leadership, a service that provides student veterans with professional development and connects them with internship opportunities at corporations, will lead a panel discussion titled, Hiring, Managing, and Retaining Veterans.

A second panel, Veterans Speak: Employment Challenges Facing Veterans, will be lead by Bryan Adams of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Aubrey Arcangel of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Joshua Ray of Operation Iraqi Freedom-Indonesia Tsunami Relief, and Katie Dexter of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

About HirePurpose: Built by veterans for veterans, HirePurpose has developed a state of the art online platform to match military veterans with civilian jobs. Founder and CEO Zach Iscol, a former Marine officer and Iraq veteran, built and ran the Recruiting, Screening, Assessment, and Selection Pipeline for US Marine Corps Special Operations. HirePurpose uses a similar methodology to screen, guide, and match veterans with great civilian careers online. After taking a career assessment, the platform provides veterans with automated personal career guidance and then optimizes matches between employers and job candidates.

When it comes to hiring veterans, HirePurpose believes that the resume alone is an unjust measurement of potential and capability. “Resumes are backward looking, they only illustrate a candidate’s job history, but are often shortsighted in measuring behavioral strengths and potential,” says Iscol. “The resume is not a good predictor of job performance, especially for a transitioning or entry-level workforce.”

“It is important to make clear that hiring veterans is not charity or the right thing to do,” says Iscol. “Hiring veterans is one of the smartest business decisions an employer can make. Studies have proven they work harder, make better team members and managers, have increased retention rates, and greater performance levels than civilian counterparts. “

Advantages of Hiring Veterans
– Increased retention
– Reduced employee turnover
– Reduced training costs
– Increased productivity
– Increasing company overall ROI
– Veteran employment tax breaks

Currently, there are more than 2.2 million Iraq and Afghanistan military veterans. Alarmingly, on 24 percent of today’s youth are eligible for military service. Most young Americans lack the skills, education, or physical fitness to join the military, while many others have criminal histories or a record of drug abuse. That means post 9/11 veterans represent the top quarter of America’s youth. These service members represent the best and brightest our Nation has to offer. “Couple that with tax incentives, tested work ethics, solid principles, and leadership skills, our veterans are an incredibly attractive group for any company to hire,” says Iscol.

Contact:
Demetrios Tzortzis
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