When you receive a written job offer from an employer, it can be tempting to accept right away, especially given the competitiveness of today’s IT job market. However, you should never accept a job offer without receiving an offer letter in writing. Job offers can tell you a lot about a potential employer and can […]
[ Read More → ]It is not uncommon in this post-recession environment for job seekers to accept short-term employment, temporary jobs, and other types of contract work in their chosen field. When it comes to listing those jobs on a resume, however, many candidates fumble. They are not sure how to list short-term jobs in a way that won’t […]
[ Read More → ]It’s no secret that LinkedIn can be an effective tool for job seekers. However, in order to make LinkedIn work for you, it’s important to get involved in groups. LinkedIn groups are designed for professionals to share information and ideas with one other. Groups are typically open to hiring managers and recruiters, as well, and […]
[ Read More → ]According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 40 to 70 percent of workers owe their current positions to networking. While in-person networking is always useful, more and more engineers are relying on social networking to help them get their foot in the door with new employers. LinkedIn groups are a great place to connect […]
[ Read More → ]Searching for a job while employed full-time can be tricky. You have to walk a thin line between furthering your career while remaining respectful to your current employer. In order to land your dream job without burning bridges, you must conduct your job search ethically, but without being detected. The First Rule of Job Hunt […]
[ Read More → ]A telephone interview is an important step in the hiring process, both for the organization and the candidate. It helps the hiring team narrow the field of qualified prospects, and it also gives the candidate a first look at how the company functions. The questions will not be as in-depth during a phone interview as […]
[ Read More → ]Landing your dream engineering job takes a lot of hard work and fortitude. There is a reason that they call them “dream jobs.” Most people assume that they don’t have much of a chance of ever seeing that dream come true. But with a plan, patience, and persistence, engineers can improve that chances that they […]
[ Read More → ]The manufacturing sector has been a hotbed of hiring activity for young engineers in 2014. According to TimesJob.com, 12% of the total demand for engineers with less than two years of experience came from the manufacturing sector. The increase in demand for recent engineering graduates is due, in part, to an increase in global manufacturing. […]
[ Read More → ]Whether you are tendering your resignation because you’ve accepted a new opportunity, or because your job has become completely intolerable, you should always exit in a professional manner. It’s never a good idea to burn bridges because you never know where your career path may take you. You may need a reference from your former […]
[ Read More → ]Resume builders can be a great tool for professionals in technical fields like sales engineering who don’t necessarily feel comfortable composing and designing a resume from scratch. Online resume software allows users to access applications and templates for free. Choosing Resume Templates for Engineering Sales Positions When choosing a resume template website, be sure to […]
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