Think about the type of position you want (for example, working for a specific company, working for a consulting firm, or working for a software vendor). Do some research on each job by looking at companies' recruiting brochures or Web sites. What do

they indicate are the key skills they look for in a new hire? Are there any noticeable differences between consulting firms and the other organizations?


Most employers will emphasize problem-solving skills and communications skills, along with a balanced technical background that provided by a CIS/MIS major. Most will offer training in technology and will be less concerned about specific languages and environments. Consulting firms will be similar to any other employer with even more emphasis on understanding the business problems faced by clients.

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The sum of squares divided by the appropriate degrees of freedom is called the ________

A) F statistic B) t statistic C) p value D) mean square E) residual

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What did Aristotle determine to be the meaning and purpose of life?

a. helping others b. achieving happiness c. learning about the world d. learning to love

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Formulate as a goal programming problem

Centerville city council is in the process of developing city tax rates. The annual tax base for real estate property is $750 million and for general sales, $80 million. Annual local gas consumption is estimated at 12 million gallons. They have three goals, listed in order of priority: 1. Tax revenues must be at least $25 million to meet the city's financial commitments. 2. Sales tax cannot exceed 25% of all taxes collected. 3. Gasoline tax cannot exceed 8 cents per gallon.

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