Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Pay Scales for Most Common Disciplines


Students graduating from Presley University or any other university are most interested in knowing the pay scales for the degree that they wish to pursue. They are interested in getting this information as to see will their degree be worth the money they are spending studying. 

In this regard, Presley University conducted a survey and more than 463 worldwide universities and institutes participated in it. Below is the list that shows the average pay scales for the most common disciplines:

  • Accounting
    • New Hires at Public Institutions (Average in USD):
o   Instructors: 67,100

o   New Doctorates: 136,300 

o   ABD: 106,900

§  New Hires at Private Institutions (Average in USD):

o   Instructors: 78,500

o   New Doctorates: 138,600

o   ABD: 115,200 

  • Behavioral Science/Org Behavior
§  New Hires at Public Institutions (Average in USD):

o   Instructors: 65,800

o   New Doctorates: 127,300

o   ABD: None reported

§  New Hires at Private Institutions (Average in USD):

o   Instructors: None reported

o   New Doctorates: 137,800

o   ABD: None reported
 
  • Computer Information Systems/Management Information Systems
    • New Hires at Public Institutions (Average in USD):
o   Instructors: 64,300

o   New Doctorates: 110,700

o   ABD: None reported

    • New Hires at Private Institutions (Average in USD):
o   Instructors: 63,700

o   New Doctorates: 119,900

o   ABD: None reported 

  • Economics
    • New Hires at Public Institutions (Average in USD):
o   Instructors: 55,700

o   New Doctorates: 87,300

o   ABD: 56,500

§  New Hires at Private Institutions (Average in USD):

o   Instructors: 54,900

o   New Doctorates: 97,100

o   ABD: None reported

  • Entrepreneurship/Small Business Administration
§  New Hires at Public Institutions (Average in USD):

o   Instructors: 68,100

o   New Doctorates: 119,200

o   ABD: None reported

§  New Hires at Private Institutions (Average in USD):

None reported. 

  • Finance
§  New Hires at Public Institutions (Average in USD):

o   Instructors: 76,500

o   New Doctorates: 131,800

o   ABD: 101,300

§  New Hires at Private Institutions (Average in USD):

o   Instructors: 91,700

o   New Doctorates: 159,000

o   ABD: None reported 

  • Management
§  New Hires at Public Institutions (Average in USD):

o   Instructors: 61,100

o   New Doctorates: 127,000

o   ABD: 84,400

§     New Hires at Private Institutions (Average in USD):

o   Instructors: 78,000

o   New Doctorates: 118,100

o   ABD: None reported

  • Marketing
§  New Hires at Public Institutions (Average in USD):

o   Instructors: 63,300

o   New Doctorates: 120,900

o   ABD: None reported

§  New Hires at Private Institutions (Average in USD):

o   Instructors: 77,600

o   New Doctorates: 116,100

o   ABD: None reported

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Lessons From “Up”

We are sure that you all must have seen the movie “Up”. The film critic Roger Ebert famously called the “Up” series “an inspired, even noble, use of the film medium.”

The movie provides insights into life that we dismiss as clichés. These are:
  • Life Goes On
Science says that there is no course to happiness and no course towards misery either. You can sure be happy by cultivating an approach to life that emphasizes appreciation for the good things, as well as qualities like forgiveness and compassion. Cultivating positive experiences, especially with people you love, broadens and builds your permanent happiness. 

  • Count Your Blessings
You should always be grateful for what you have.   

  • Relationships Matter
The movie shows how important friends, family, and social connections are to an individual’s success and happiness in life — which is also one of the most important takeaways from decades of research into positive emotions. Invest in your life in caring for others.  

  • Money Also Matters
Research also shows that once we secure food, shelter, and a minimum level of comfort, happiness springs from meaning and relationships much more than money. “You don’t have to be rich to be happy, but instead be a valuable contributing member to your groups,” says Cameron Anderson, a professor at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. “What makes a person high in status in a group is being engaged, generous with others, and making self-sacrifices for the greater good.” 

  • Don’t Compare Yourself To Others
Research also found that inequality makes us unhappy — but it turns out that this has little to do with absolute amounts of money. It’s the comparisons that hurt. The strongest lesson we can take from the movie is that each life must be judged on its own terms.

 

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

How To Turn Free Lancing Jobs Into Great Careers?


Freelancing jobs have taken up the labor market by storm. According to a study from Freelancers Union, more than one third of workers are now freelancers even though the job market is improving and full time jobs are being created.  

While being Presley University students, freelancing is a great idea as it helps to build your resume and shuns any employment gaps. It also helps you earn an income till you find a full time job.  

Who are Freelancers?
Freelancers Union defines freelancers as everything from contract workers to temporary staff.

Presley University advises its students that freelancing is the first step in finding a great job. It encourages its students to have some work experience before entering into corporate world. Following are a few tips from the Presley University:

  • Climb the Company Ladder
Doing a freelancing project for a company will give you an inside scoop when a job opens up as well as insight into what the position entails.  

  • Show Your Worth
It is important that you show your hard work and provide suggestions to the company, if any. Regular meetings with supervisors can help remind others of your value – and strengthen your relationship with the team, putting you in good stead when a full-time position presents itself. 

  • Join the Team
If you are freelancing at a company you like and want a full-time job, you should make a personal connection with your co-workers by mingling with the team, going out to lunch, or stopping by their desk to chat. You should also stay in touch once your project is over. 

  • Start Small
Presley University advises its students to never turn down a small project as it might turn into a grand opportunity. Getting your foot in the door is the first step to showcasing your skills. Employers don’t want to have to start fresh for every project.

Summing it up, it is important that you take up freelancing projects, no matter big or small and paid or unpaid. Consider these projects as your probation period for the companies. During this time you can see if you are a fit for the company and want to work from them or not, if offered a full time job. In case you are not offered a full time position, stay in touch with them every now and then. It will keep your file on the top, in case there is a vacant position or a new position opens up. Keeping in touch updates the former colleagues about your work and roles and gives them a clear picture of what you are doing and managing multiple priorities.

 

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Importance of Adding Custom Tab On Your Facebook Page


Presley University has received a lot of questions from folks wanting to know how we added a custom tab to our university’s fan page.

Below we have shown how to do it and see  if there are easier ways to accomplish what we have.

Develop a “Welcome” tab on your page with some general campus information. It looks like this:

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Here’s how to add a similar tab to your institution’s fan page. Keep in mind you must be an administrator of the page you want to add the tab to.

First, search for the FBML app. You can just enter in FBML in the search box on any page.

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You’ll want the application called Static FBML. It will look like this. You can click for a larger size image.

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Visit the application’s page, which looks like this. You’ll want to say “Add to my Page.”

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When you add it to your page, you can choose what pages or applications you want to add the FBML to. You can add it to multiple pages, but be aware that you can only have 1 FBML application on a page, unfortunately.

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At this point, begin editing your page. Find the FBML area and click on the pencil icon to start editing it.

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You’ll be given an area where you can title your box as well as edit the content. In box title, enter what you want the text of your tab to say. Don’t worry if you don’t know FBML, you don’t need to. You can put straight up HTML in here, complete with images and more.

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Once you’ve got your content in the box (and don’t worry, you can always edit or add more later), it’s time to add it to your page. Go back to your fan page and click on the plus sign (+), which should be the last tab in the row, like such:

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When you click the plus sign, you should see all the applications and content you can add as a tab. One of the choices should be the box name you entered when editing the FBML box. Click on it and it will be added to your page.

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Click on the tab and if everything’s gone correctly, you should see the HTML content you entered in.

There you go – you should now have a brand new tab on your fan page you can add all sorts of neat content to.