Job Search Etiquette: When You’re Contacted and Not Interested
Picture this: Your phone dings. It’s an email from a recruiter reaching out about a job. You’re flattered, but not interested. How do you respond without eliminating future opportunities with the...
View ArticleBenefits of Job Shadowing for STEM Careers
Students learn so much by observing — and, if they’re lucky, participating in — the everyday activities of employees. Exposing students to the workplace through job shadowing has long been a commitment...
View ArticleTips for the Office Holiday Party Season
’Tis the season for office holiday parties! Last year, 96 percent of companies planned a holiday party — the highest percentage in nearly 20 years. These events offer a wonderful opportunity to share a...
View ArticleCareer Perspective: Growing Into an Engineering Manager
Engineers are a peculiar bunch, there’s no doubt. (I can say that because I am one.) We see the world in a different light, deconstructing everyday existence into the parts and pieces that make it...
View Article4 Tips to Building Your Personal Brand in College
One of the primary goals of college is to prepare you for your future career — and while you’re juggling coursework and campus involvement, this is also an ideal time to begin building your personal...
View Article3 Job Search Tips: Advice from a College Recruiter
Whether you’re searching for a job or internship, you want to do everything possible to help showcase yourself as the best candidate. If you’re in college, there are several resources you can maximize...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Common Resume Mistakes
Your resume is not only a succinct summary of your professional history and expertise. It’s also a critical part of your first impression with a prospective employer. That’s why it’s important to avoid...
View Article5 Career Resolutions for a Successful 2017
It’s hard to believe that 2016 is almost over — and as you start looking toward new year, it’s time to take a moment to focus on your career and how you can take your professional development to the...
View ArticleBusiness Meeting Etiquette: 8 Go-To Rules All Professionals Should Follow
There are few things more frustrating than an unproductive meeting. As a corporate education and training manager, I’ve led (and attended) my fair share of meetings and learned what does and doesn’t...
View ArticleWomen Engineers Share What They Love about Their Careers
Women are vastly underrepresented in the engineering industry. Studies show that roughly 20 percent of engineering students and only 14 percent of the engineering workforce are women. We work...
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