As you move along in your job/internship search, here are four things that you should make sure to AVOID as you move along with this process. Adding these to the 5 items I mentioned in my prior article to keep in mind during your search will hopefully lead you to multiple options and allow you . . . click to continue reading
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5 Items to be mindful of during your engineering internship search
With the holiday season and New Years in the rear view mirror, it’s time to focus on your summer internship. Before we get to my tips, I want to address a common question I receive from younger engineers. . . Do I absolutely NEED an internship? No, but having one will be give you hands . . . click to continue reading
Frustrated in your job search? Even so, here’s why you SHOULDN’T ask for one directly.
Networking for a job means asking people if they have one for you . . . RIGHT? Well, yes, but also no. Of course, the reason you’re reaching out to your network during your job search is in the hopes that they are able to offer you a job or at least pass your resume . . . click to continue reading
Networking DOES NOT guarantee a job but here’s why you NEED to do it
There seems to be a misconception about the power of networking and how far it can take you. With few exceptions, a network connection DOES NOT mean a guaranteed job offer. It’s not a magic wand that can be waved and result in you starting your new job on Monday. Understanding this is important for . . . click to continue reading
Despite interview after interview, why aren’t you getting any offers?
When should you begin to worry? Two articles ago, I dealt with the issue of sending out lots of resume and not hearing back. As I mentioned, if you send out a single resume and don’t hear back, that is nothing to be worried about. Similarly, if you interview for a job or two and don’t . . . click to continue reading
Engaging or a Snoozer? Improve Your LinkedIn Profile to Jump Start Your Engineering Job Search
Start Engaging Potential Employers, Not Boring Them How are you different than the next candidate? Did you have a unique experience that led you to a specific field of engineering? What separates you from the thousands of other engineers who just graduated? Too often, I see engineers who fail to use the profile summary on . . . click to continue reading