What Should You Look for in Your First Engineering Job?

If you are a recent graduate with an engineering degree, congratulations! Your hard work and dedication are setting the foundation for a fulfilling career. As you begin your job search, you may be uncertain about what you should be looking for. The number of available opportunities can make it difficult to narrow down your options. […]

Job Interview Checklist

So, you set up an interview for the job you want. Congratulations! Your next step is to prepare for the interview. This takes some time and planning. The more prepared you are for your interview, the more likely you are to advance in the hiring process. If you’re unsure where to start, the following tips […]

Interested in a Career in Engineering? Consider these In-Demand Fields

Male Mechanical Engineer and Female Chief Engineer

If you’re considering a bachelor’s degree in engineering, you need to choose what engineering specialty you want to pursue. With the variety of career options available, it can be difficult to choose which path to take. Learning more about fields with high demand may help you make a decision. When the time is right, be […]

What I Learned Doing Contract Work

Contract work – sounds scary, right? Not permanent. Maybe short term. What if they let me go tomorrow? What if I don’t like the job? All these thoughts went thru my head when I accepted my first contract job.  But I decided to go for it and I’m happy to say it worked out very […]

What Recruiters Consider an A+ Resume

What Recruiters Consider an “A+ Resume”

Of course there are many ways in which you can write or tailor your resume to a certain audience; there is truly no right or wrong. However, there are some basic areas that recruiters notice, will look for, and be thankful to see on your resume. Some people will have opinions on what not to […]