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 […]
[ Read More → ]Keep it Mobile While you’re sipping lemonade and catching up on your beach reading, employers are still looking for qualified IT talent, and your competitors are still pounding the pavement. Putting your search on the back burner for June, July, and August could cause you to miss out on your dream opportunity. How can you […]
[ Read More → ]The IT field is competitive. For every job opening, you could be running in a packed field of qualified candidates who all have the same skill sets. That’s why it’s critical to craft a strong resume that gets you noticed. Because the IT job market is so competitive, hiring managers (especially those in larger organizations) […]
[ Read More → ]By Larry Buhl As seen in career-advice.comcast.monster.com Congratulations, you landed the job! The hard part is over, right? Not exactly. Your first few weeks in a new company are crucial — they can determine whether your future is paradise or purgatory. And we’re not talking only about mastering the technical aspects of your new job. […]
[ Read More → ]A good resignation letter leaves a warm, fuzzy feeling for managers and human resources managers when you go, as opposed to the smell of burning bridges. Let’s begin with how not to write an effective resignation letter: Mr. Smith: I quit. I’ve had enough. You owe me $2,400 for unused vacation and sick days. Bill […]
[ Read More → ]This is a sample resignation letter. Note how the author remains polite and courteous. (Date) Dear ________________: Please accept this letter as my formal resignation as (Title) for (Company) to become effective as of (Date). I have accepted a position that will offer me more challenges and opportunity for advancement, as well as allow me […]
[ Read More → ]When you resign from employment, it’s a good idea to provide the company with a professional resignation letter informing your employer that you will be resigning. Use this professional resignation letter example when you are providing your employer with notice. Dear Ms. Manager, I am writing to notify you that I am resigning from my […]
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