Whether you were fired, demoted or a project you were working on didn’t go as planned, a professional setback never feels good. It’s a major bruise to the ego to have to take a step back when you thought you were moving forward at full speed. While it’s certainly not fun to encounter a stumbling… Read more »
The purpose of your resume is to convince a prospective employer to interview you. It’s a powerful marketing tool that promotes who you are, what you want to do, and the value you’ll bring to an organization. While employers generally don’t make hiring decisions on the basis of a resume alone, they often use a… Read more »
The difference between a call back for a second interview – or even getting a job offer – is well within your control as you prepare for your first meeting with a prospective employer. It lies in how well prepared you are and in how you present yourself. Approach every interview with optimal confidence and… Read more »
The days when an employee was “tapped on the shoulder” for a promotion based solely on length of service, showing up for work consistently and not making waves, are long gone. Today’s employers want to see passion, leadership and a “whatever it takes” attitude before they consider a team member being moved up on the… Read more »
Recent research has shown that close to 40 percent of employers browse candidates’ social media profiles as part of their hiring process. And 70 percent of recruiters surveyed by Microsoft said they had rejected job applicants based on information gleaned from online searching. Clearly, you need to clean up or lock down any content that… Read more »
The biggest hurdle to landing your dream engineering job may be your interview. It can be hard to find the right thing to say or you may be too nervous to properly present yourself. By taking a few proactive steps, you can position yourself as the right match and give your prospective employer a mini-experience… Read more »
3D printing dates back nearly 30 years but has rapidly taken off as computational technology has advanced. Today, 3D printing in additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping is one of the tech industry’s hottest sectors. In one of the latest 3D breakthrough areas, it’s become clear that what the technology successfully does for industrial materials, it… Read more »
It goes without saying that safety is the number-one priority of any manufacturer. As technology advances, designers are increasingly called upon to incorporate protective mechanisms into products at a very early stage. Even preliminary design engineers now have a profound influence on ultimate plant safety. As you execute your effective design process, consider the potential… Read more »
As in most industries, engineering is increasingly benefiting from mobile apps that make the job easier. Apps liberate engineers to complete required analyses on site and do quick calculations on their smartphones and tablets. And as is also true across all business and science sectors, apps are the wave of the future. As noted by… Read more »
Following a remarkable post-recession recovery, manufacturing is poised to benefit from continued growth and investment throughout this year. In November 2013, the U.S. trade deficit dipped to its lowest level in four years. Meanwhile, industrial stocks realized a five-year growth pattern of a solid 183 percent. Analysts agree that manufacturing will recover to pre-recession levels… Read more »