More and more, employers are putting an emphasis on hiring candidates with the right soft skills to be successful. It will be important, however, to remember to showcase those soft skills in your interview. Here are some of the common soft skills that employers are looking for and some helpful tips on how to convey […]
[ Read More → ]Being let go from a job is never easy, no matter the circumstances. Even so, it is a situation that engineers can handle if they take a strategic approach to getting back into the workforce quickly. The faster you take action, the more likely your chances of getting back in the saddle without disrupting your […]
[ Read More → ]Recruiters can be a powerful tool in your job search. They can act as a cheerleader, a guide, a salesperson, and a coach. In order to get all of these benefits from a recruiter, however, you have to establish a strong and beneficial relationship. One: Be Sure of Your Search Don’t contact a recruiter as […]
[ Read More → ]When you land an engineering interview, it’s clear that your resume made a great first impression. In order to land the job, however, you must make a lasting positive impression on your interviewer. So what can you do to help increase your chances of getting a call back? Be On Time If you’re late to […]
[ Read More → ]October is a time for scary things: vampires, werewolves, monsters, and witches. If you are a job seeker, you might be tempted to add “hiring managers” to that list. All too often, a job hunt can snap a person of confidence. Rejections can feel personal, and if your search drags on longer than you anticipated, […]
[ Read More → ]Landing a job interview can lead to feelings of excitement and anticipation, but it can also lead to feelings of nervousness. That nervousness can lead people to act very differently in an interview than they would act in a typical professional setting. Some people are too closed off, while other people are too open in […]
[ Read More → ]When you’re on the hunt for a new job and you aren’t getting calls for interviews, discouragement is sure to set in. The problem might not be with your work history or experience. Instead, the problem may rest with the way you present your resume and cover letter. Most job seekers, in an effort to […]
[ Read More → ]Digital scanners are a new trend in human resources software. Also called applicant tracking systems (ATS), these computer programs scan all incoming resumes for a specific set of predetermined keywords, scoring each resume based upon the number of keyword matches it finds. Resumes that don’t include enough keywords will be automatically kicked out of the […]
[ Read More → ]Jobs, bosses, colleagues and interviewers will come and go, but connections can last a lifetime. It is imperative to stay in touch with your professional network, even while you are happily employed, because you never know when those connections may help you in your career. 1. Keep in Touch With Interviewers It can be frustrating […]
[ Read More → ]Making the decision to relocate for a job is never easy. That decision may often turn out to be the least stressful part of the move. Uprooting your family and your life to live in a new place can be extremely overwhelming. With a little bit of planning, however, you can ease some of the […]
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