Women 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...
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 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 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 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 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...
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Career 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...
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Setting Career Goals for the New Year
A new year is here, which means many of us resolve to make changes in our lives. Maybe you’ve resolved to lose weight, exercise more or change other lifestyle habits that you’ve been putting off for...
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Key Traits of the Best Job Candidates
Your resume is a great tool for catching a recruiter’s eye, but to truly win them over, you need to understand what employers are really looking for. As a recruiter, I’m always looking for individuals...
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Tips 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...
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Women in Architecture: Resources for Professional Growth
Women have historically been underrepresented in architecture, but a recent report from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) shows encouraging and steady growth in numbers...
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Benefits 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...
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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...
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Career Path Options for Engineers
So, you’ve made the smart choice to be an engineer. (That’s not an editorial opinion; a recent study ranked median lifetime earnings by college major. Nine of the top 10 spots were engineering...
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How a Great Elevator Speech Can Set a Candidate Apart
The phrase “elevator speech” is probably familiar, though you may not know its origin. The term comes from the challenge of creating a clear and persuasive pitch for your dream prospect in the time it...
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The Video Interview: Are You Ready for Your Close-up?
You’ve booked a video interview — it’s a cause for celebration. So why does it feel like a cause for panic? After all, making it to the interview phase means you’ve already put in a lot of hard work,...
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Do Grades Really Matter to a Recruiter?
If you’ve ever conducted an internet search with the words “do grades really matter to employers” while job hunting, you likely emerged more confused than when you started. Some results insist good...
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An Architect’s Guide to Personal Branding
As the digital world grows increasingly sophisticated, the idea of personal branding has evolved from a simple business buzzword to a crucial aspect of an individual’s professional identity. Unlike...
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5 Tips for Career Fair Success
Meeting and interacting with recruiters face-to-face is a critical part of the job search process, and career fairs offer a unique opportunity to make personal connections with potential employers. But...
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CREW Network Convention Answers the ‘Social Media Why’ for Business
There’s no denying the constant role that social media plays in our daily lives, but as professionals, should we really invest our time and efforts into social engagement? The short answer: absolutely!...
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